Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
John Galt Memorial Fountain
In or near Kilcreggan.
John Galt Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Fort Matilda · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
John Galt Memorial Fountain 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 John Galt Memorial Fountain is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates the life and works of the Scottish author John Galt, known for his contributions to literature in the early 19th century.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9621, -4.7840
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA16 7RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Fort Matilda — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/13423566229 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John Galt Memorial Fountain?
- John Galt Memorial Fountain is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA16 7RZ).
- What is John Galt Memorial Fountain?
- John Galt Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to John Galt Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Fort Matilda, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA16 7RZ.
- Is John Galt Memorial Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, John Galt Memorial Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to John Galt Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Fort Matilda, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA16 7RZ.