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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands

John Barbour

In or near Kingswells.

Free admission

John Barbour — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

The Mannie - geograph.org.uk - 4212621

Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen · 0.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the John Barbour memorial in Aberdeen City, you can take a train to Aberdeen station, which is 0.6 km away. Entry is free, but please note that wheelchair access is not available. The postcode for sat-nav is AB11 5BB.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

John Barbour 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.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Official information

The Tolbooth Museum is located in a historic building that once served as a prison for Aberdeen, featuring 17th and 18th century gaol cells. It showcases local history and the evolution of crime and punishment, providing visitors with insights into the treatment of prisoners and historical figures like the Jacobites. The museum is currently closed for restoration and is expected to reopen in spring 2027.

From the Wikipedia article

John Barbour may refer to: John Barbour (poet) (1316–1395), Scottish poet John Barbour (MP for New Shoreham), MP for New Shoreham 1368–1382 John Barbour (footballer) (1890–1916), Scottish footballer John S. Barbour (1790–1855), U.S. congressman from Virginia John S. Barbour Jr. (1820–1892), his son, also a politician from Virginia John Strode Barbour (1866–1952), American newspaper editor, lawyer, mayor, and statesman John Barbour (actor) (1933–2026), Canadian-born broadcaster and television personality in the United States Sir Milne Barbour (John Milne Barbour, 1868–1951), Northern Irish politician John Barbour, founder of Barbour (company), a British manufacturer of outerwear John Baxter Barbour Jr. (1862–1929), president of Pittsburgh Stock Exchange John Dougherty Barbour (1824–1901), Irish industrialist and politician John C. Barbour (1895–1962), American politician in New Jersey

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
57.1477, -2.0937
Postcode
AB11 5BB
Parliamentary constituency
Aberdeen South
Nearest railway station
Aberdeen0.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is John Barbour?
John Barbour is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 5BB).
What is John Barbour?
John Barbour — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to John Barbour?
The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 5BB.
Is John Barbour free to visit?
Yes, John Barbour is free to enter.
How do I get to John Barbour?
The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 5BB.