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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Highlands

Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh

In or near Golspie.

Free admission

Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh β€” category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

On The Summit of Ben Bhraggie - geograph.org.uk - 4090495

Andrew Tryon β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Golspie Β· 1.6 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

The Monument to First Duke of Sutherland is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Golspie, approximately 1.6 km away. Entry to the monument is free.

Directions on Google Maps β†’

About

Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7063). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.

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Heritage listing

Category B Date Added 18/03/1971 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Parish Golspie NGR NC 81441 00914 Coordinates 281441, 900914 β€” Sir Francis L Chantrey, RA. 1837. Colossal statue of the Duke on octagonal plinth and on square ashlar pedestal.

From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Monument to the First Duke of Sutherland is a memorial located at Beinn A' Bhragaidh in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KW10. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
57.9816, -4.0065
District
Highland
Postcode
KW10 6UE
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Nearest railway station
Golspie β€” 1.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh?
Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW10 6UE).
What is Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh?
Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh β€” category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh?
The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW10 6UE.
Is Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh a listed building?
Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
Is Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh free to visit?
Yes, Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh is free to enter.
How do I get to Monument to First Duke of Sutherland, Beinn A' Bhragaidh?
The nearest railway station is Golspie, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW10 6UE.