Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Janet Horne Memorial Stone
In or near Tain.
Janet Horne Memorial Stone — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Dave Thompson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tain · 7.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Janet Horne Memorial Stone 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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Official information
The Janet Horne Memorial Stone is located in Dornoch and commemorates the last person to be executed for witchcraft in Scotland. Visitors can explore the historical significance of the site and learn about the local history surrounding witch trials.
Place summary
The Janet Horne Memorial Stone is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates Janet Horne, the last woman to be executed in Scotland, highlighting the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.8769, -4.0241
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV25 3LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Phone
- 01862 811275
- Nearest railway station
- Tain — 7.1 km
- Opening
- Saturday 28th March to Saturday 31st October 2026, 10.30am - 4pm
- Official site
- www.historylinks.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13092008927 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Janet Horne Memorial Stone?
- Janet Horne Memorial Stone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV25 3LT).
- What is Janet Horne Memorial Stone?
- Janet Horne Memorial Stone — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Janet Horne Memorial Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV25 3LT.
- Is Janet Horne Memorial Stone free to visit?
- Yes, Janet Horne Memorial Stone is free to enter.
- How do I get to Janet Horne Memorial Stone?
- The nearest railway station is Tain, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV25 3LT.