Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose
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Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Montrose · 0.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument To Provost George Scott in Montrose, the nearest railway station is Montrose, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DD10 8HE, and entry to the memorial is free.
About
Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose is a category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB38203). 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 C Date Added 11/06/1971 Supplementary Information Updated 30/03/1999 Local Authority Angus Planning Authority Angus Burgh Montrose NGR NO 71748 57853 Coordinates 371748, 757853 — DW Galloway,1903. Battered red sandstone ashlar monument upon 3-step stone base. Square section, gently tapering shaft with cornice, dome & cap and ball finial. Miniature Venetian-style window recess with bronze relief plaque of Provost George Scott and inscription "Erected by subscription in recognition of public improvements initiated and carried out by George Scott, Provost of Montrose 1887-1890." — One of 3 pieces of public 'sculpture' on Mid Links the others being the War Memorial and a monument and drinking fountain. DW Galloway was from Brechin.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Monument to Provost George Scott is a memorial located in Mid Links, Montrose, in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a category C listed building, recognising its historical and architectural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7115, -2.4631
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD10 8HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Montrose — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56644175 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose?
- Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD10 8HE).
- What is Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose?
- Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose?
- The nearest railway station is Montrose, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD10 8HE.
- Is Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose a listed building?
- Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose free to visit?
- Yes, Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument To Provost George Scott, Mid Links, Montrose?
- The nearest railway station is Montrose, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD10 8HE.