Where is Martyrs' Monument?

Martyrs' Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY16 9AT).

How do I get to Martyrs' Monument?

The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY16 9AT.

Is Martyrs' Monument a listed building?

Martyrs' Monument is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.

Is Martyrs' Monument free to visit?

Yes, Martyrs' Monument is free to enter.

How do I get to Martyrs' Monument?

The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY16 9AT.

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Martyrs' Monument

In or near Strathkinness.

VictorianFree admission

Martyrs' Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.

Martyrs' Monument, memorials & monuments in Central Scotland — Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station: Leuchars · 6.7 km

Free entry
Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit the Martyrs' Monument in Fife, the nearest railway station is Leuchars, located 6.7 km away. Entry to the monument is free.

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Martyrs' Monument is a public memorial in central Scotland, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. Built or established in 1843, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the North East Fife parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Leuchars, about 6.7 km away. Postcode area KY16.

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Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 26/06/1986 Local Authority Dumfries And Galloway Planning Authority Dumfries And Galloway Parish Durisdeer NGR NS 88416 07026 Coordinates 288416, 607026 — Dated 1836. Upright slab monument set on hill slope; corniced and pedimented, with urn finial, inscribed panel on south face. Painted ashlar. Enclosed by simple iron railings on rubble-built base. — Inscribed "Sacred to the memory of Daniel MacMichael who suffered martyrdom here by Sir James Dalziel, AD 1685". Erected while Dalveen farm was being built. MacMichael is buried at Durisdeer; his sword is held in Greyfriars' Church, Edinburgh.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

Martyrs' Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland, KY16. Established in 1843, it is a Victorian structure recognised as a category B listed building.

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Coordinates: 56.3433, -2.8007
District: Fife
Postcode: KY16 9AT
Parliamentary constituency: North East Fife
Established: 1843
Nearest railway station: Leuchars — 6.7 km
Official site: martyrsmonument.standrews.co.uk

Sources

osm: n2696410145 (ODbL)
commons: Martyrs' Monument, St Andrews - 2025.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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