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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

John Galt Memorial Fountain

In or near Kilcreggan.

Free admission

John Galt Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

John Galt Memorial Fountain - geograph.org.uk - 7817179

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.9621, -4.7840
District
Inverclyde
Postcode
PA16 7RZ
Parliamentary constituency
Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
Nearest railway station
Fort Matilda0.8 km

Sources

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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.