Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle
In or near Strathpeffer.
Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Conon Bridge · 4.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lady Mackenzie's Monument at Brahan Castle, the nearest railway station is Conon Bridge, located 4.6 km away. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB14027). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 25/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Urray NGR NH 49543 54807 Coordinates 249543, 854807 — Dated 1823. Squat hexagonal ashlar column with diminutive crenellation and cusped panelled faces, standing on hexagonal base of 7 steps. Latin inscription. — Commemorates Hon. Caroline Mackenzie, younger daughter of last Earl of Seaforth, who was killed in pony carriage accident near this spot. Inscription reads: "HIC FATO UT FERTUR PRAEDICTO ABREPTA EST FRANCISCI BARONIS DE SEAFORTH FILLA CAROLINE MACKENZIE CUJUS SOROR EJUSDEM PERICLI PARTICEPS DOMUS SUAE REDINTE-GRANDAE SPES ULTIMA SUPERFUIT MDCCCXXIII"
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lady Mackenzie's Monument is a memorial located at Brahan Castle in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV6. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5582, -4.5164
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV6 7UY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Conon Bridge — 4.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830704 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle?
- Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV6 7UY).
- What is Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle?
- Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Conon Bridge, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV6 7UY.
- Is Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle a listed building?
- Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lady Mackenzie's Monument, Brahan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Conon Bridge, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV6 7UY.