Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Orbital Road opening memorial
In or near Carmunnock.
Orbital Road opening memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stephen Sweeney — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Orbital Road opening memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Orbital Road opening memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates the opening of the Orbital Road, marking a significant infrastructure development in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7695, -4.2290
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G74 5PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Kilbride and Strathaven
- Nearest railway station
- Hairmyres — 0.9 km
Sources
- osm: node/8774845570 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orbital Road opening memorial?
- Orbital Road opening memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G74 5PG).
- What is Orbital Road opening memorial?
- Orbital Road opening memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orbital Road opening memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G74 5PG.
- Is Orbital Road opening memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Orbital Road opening memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Orbital Road opening memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hairmyres, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G74 5PG.