Public art & sculpture · Scottish Highlands
Mermaid of the North
In or near Balintore.
Mermaid of the North — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 5.7 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mermaid of the North is a public art located in scotland-highlands, 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 Mermaid of the North is a public art installation located in the Scottish Highlands. This distinctive sculpture is notable for its representation of local folklore, contributing to the cultural landscape of the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 57.7574, -3.9058
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV20 1UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: node/11314873456 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mermaid of the North?
- Mermaid of the North is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV20 1UA).
- What is Mermaid of the North?
- Mermaid of the North — a public art in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mermaid of the North?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV20 1UA.
- Is Mermaid of the North free to visit?
- Yes, Mermaid of the North is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mermaid of the North?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV20 1UA.