Follies · Scottish Highlands
Monument to William Cumine
In or near Cuminestown.
Monument to William Cumine is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Monument to William Cumine is a folly in the Scottish Highlands — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency. Postcode area AB53.
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Place summary
The Monument to William Cumine is a folly located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB53. This structure commemorates William Cumine, notable for its historical significance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5444, -2.3322
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB53 5YG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
Sources
- osm: n13069149100 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Monument to William Cumine?
- Monument to William Cumine is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB53 5YG).
- What is Monument to William Cumine?
- Monument to William Cumine is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Monument to William Cumine?
- Drivers can use postcode AB53 5YG.
- Is Monument to William Cumine free to visit?
- Yes, Monument to William Cumine is free to enter.
- How do I get to Monument to William Cumine?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB53 5YG. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.