Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
John Forbes's Memorial Cairn
In or near Strathdon.
John Forbes's Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Stanley Howe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
John Forbes's Memorial Cairn 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
John Forbes's Memorial Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates John Forbes, notable for his contributions to the region. The cairn serves as a historical marker within the landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.1583, -3.1777
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB36 8YJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
Sources
- osm: node/12974384712 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Forbes's Memorial Cairn?
- John Forbes's Memorial Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB36 8YJ).
- What is John Forbes's Memorial Cairn?
- John Forbes's Memorial Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Forbes's Memorial Cairn?
- Drivers can use postcode AB36 8YJ.
- Is John Forbes's Memorial Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, John Forbes's Memorial Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Forbes's Memorial Cairn?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB36 8YJ. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.