Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
James Thomson Monument
In or near Kinloss.
James Thomson Monument — Monument, dating to 1857.
Ann Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Forres · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
James Thomson Monument is a public memorial in the Scottish Highlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area IV36.
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Official information
The Falconer Museum in Forres is currently closed and has no plans for reopening. It was established to showcase art and science, honoring the contributions of the Falconer brothers, particularly Hugh Falconer, a notable Victorian scientist.
Place summary
The James Thomson Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV36. It commemorates James Thomson, a notable figure in the region, and serves as a testament to local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6082, -3.6182
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- IV36 1QD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Forres — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.falconermuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n1332917336 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is James Thomson Monument?
- James Thomson Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV36 1QD).
- What is James Thomson Monument?
- James Thomson Monument — Monument, dating to 1857.
- How do I get to James Thomson Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV36 1QD.
- Is James Thomson Monument free to visit?
- Yes, James Thomson Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to James Thomson Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Forres, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV36 1QD.