Public art & sculpture · Scottish Lowlands
Old Mortality and his pony
In or near Cargenbridge.
Old Mortality and his pony — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Kinnear — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Old Mortality and his pony is a public art located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Old Mortality and his pony is a public art installation located in the Scottish Lowlands. This sculpture commemorates the character Old Mortality, known for his dedication to preserving the graves of Covenanters. It serves as a notable representation of Scotland's cultural heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.0655, -3.6149
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 7SW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12942303648 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Mortality and his pony?
- Old Mortality and his pony is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 7SW).
- What is Old Mortality and his pony?
- Old Mortality and his pony — a public art in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Old Mortality and his pony?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 7SW.
- Is Old Mortality and his pony free to visit?
- Yes, Old Mortality and his pony is free to enter.
- How do I get to Old Mortality and his pony?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 7SW.