Public art & sculpture · North West England
MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm
In or near Newcastleton.
MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm is a public sculpture in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom, dating from 1982. Britain's public art ranges from Henry Moore reclining figures and Anthony Gormley installations to the Angel of the North and the surviving statues of empire.
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Place summary
The MacDiarmid Memorial is a public art installation located in Langholm, in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1982, it commemorates the life and works of the poet Hugh MacDiarmid. The memorial reflects the cultural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1613, -2.9696
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1982
Sources
- wikidata: Q121356673 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm?
- MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0HR).
- What is MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm?
- MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0HR.
- When was MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm built?
- Built or established in 1982.
- Is MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm free to visit?
- Yes, MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm is free to enter.
- How do I get to MacDiarmid Memorial, Langholm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0HR. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.