Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
James MacPherson Memorial
In or near Newtonmore.
James MacPherson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingussie · 3.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
James MacPherson Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The James MacPherson Memorial is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the Scottish poet and translator James MacPherson, known for his works in the 18th century. The memorial serves as a tribute to MacPherson's contributions to Scottish literature.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0933, -4.0022
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH21 1LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Kingussie — 3.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/13326073483 (ODbL)
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Creag Righ Tharailt
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James MacPherson Memorial?
- James MacPherson Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH21 1LT).
- What is James MacPherson Memorial?
- James MacPherson Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to James MacPherson Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingussie, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH21 1LT.
- Is James MacPherson Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, James MacPherson Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to James MacPherson Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingussie, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH21 1LT.