Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
McGowan Memorial Fountain
In or near Cargenbridge.
McGowan Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
McGowan Memorial Fountain is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, 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 McGowan Memorial Fountain is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates significant local figures and events, serving as a notable landmark in the area.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0652, -3.6248
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 7NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/7945721893 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is McGowan Memorial Fountain?
- McGowan Memorial Fountain is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 7NS).
- What is McGowan Memorial Fountain?
- McGowan Memorial Fountain — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to McGowan Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 7NS.
- Is McGowan Memorial Fountain free to visit?
- Yes, McGowan Memorial Fountain is free to enter.
- How do I get to McGowan Memorial Fountain?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 7NS.