Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Mercat Cross
In or near Kingswells.
Mercat Cross — Monument, dating to 1686.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mercat Cross, you can take a train to Aberdeen railway station, which is 0.7 km away. Entry is free, and the site is accessible to visitors. The postcode for sat-nav is AB11 5YU.
About
Mercat Cross is a public memorial or monument in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "Monument, dating to 1686.". Coordinates: 57.1483°, -2.0926°.
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Official information
The Gordon Highlanders statue is a bronze sculpture located in Castlegate, Aberdeen, commemorating the renowned regiment of the North-East of Scotland. Unveiled in 2011, it features two soldiers symbolizing the spirit and brotherhood of the Regiment throughout its history.
From the Wikipedia article
Aberdeen's Mercat Cross was built in 1686 by John Montgomery, an Aberdeen architect. It is in the Castlegate area in the old burgh of New Aberdeen. This open-arched structure, 21 ft (6 m) in diameter and 18 ft (5 m) high, is a large hexagonal base from the centre of which rises a shaft with a Corinthian capital, on which is the royal unicorn. The base is highly decorated, including medallions illustrating Scottish monarchs from James I to James VII and is supported by a series of open semi-circular arcades. According to local legend, the ghost of a unicorn can be seen to circle the Castlegate when a full moon is visible. During the Jacobite rising of 1715 James Stuart, the Old Pretender, was declared king at the cross.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1483, -2.0926
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB11 5YU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 0.7 km
- Official site
- www.markrichardssculpture.com
Sources
- osm: w581302302 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Aberdeen's Mercat Cross (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mercat Cross, the Castlegate, Aberdeen.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mercat Cross?
- Mercat Cross is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 5YU).
- What is Mercat Cross?
- Mercat Cross — Monument, dating to 1686.
- How do I get to Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB11 5YU.
- Is Mercat Cross free to visit?
- Yes, Mercat Cross is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mercat Cross?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 5YU.