Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle
In or near Golspie.
Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle — category B 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
- Dunrobin Castle · 0.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Monument to The 2nd Duke of Sutherland at Dunrobin Castle, you can take the train to Dunrobin Castle station, which is 0 km away. The postcode for navigation is KW10 6SF. Entry to the monument is free.
About
Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle is a category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry LB7051). 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 84924 01283 Coordinates 284924, 901283 — 1866. Bronze statue on polished marble plinth, standing on rusticated and stepped base. Inscription on plinth. — Design for gardens around statue designed by George Devey in 1806, if executed, then eliminated by railway in 1870-1 (Information by courtesy Dr Jill Allibone, specialist in work of George Devey)
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Dunrobin Castle is the largest house in the Northern Highlands of Scotland and one of the oldest continuously inhabited houses in Britain, dating back to the early 1300s. Visitors can explore the castle's state rooms, smaller historic rooms, formal gardens, and enjoy falconry displays.
Place summary
The Monument to The 2nd Duke of Sutherland is a memorial located near Dunrobin Castle in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KW10. It is designated as a category B listed building, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.9858, -3.9479
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW10 6SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Dunrobin Castle — 0 km
- Opening
- 1st April to 31st October; hours not specified
- Official site
- www.dunrobincastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17829346 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle?
- Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW10 6SF).
- What is Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle?
- Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunrobin Castle, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW10 6SF.
- Is Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle a listed building?
- Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Is Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to The 2Nd Duke of Sutherland, Dunrobin Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dunrobin Castle, about 0.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW10 6SF.