Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Piper Alpha Memorial
In or near Glassford.
Piper Alpha Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Iain Russell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Hamilton Central · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Piper Alpha 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 Piper Alpha Memorial is a commemorative site located in central Scotland. It honours the victims of the Piper Alpha oil rig disaster, which occurred in 1988. The memorial serves as a poignant reminder of the tragedy and its impact on the offshore oil industry.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7863, -4.0235
- District
- North Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML1 3ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Nearest railway station
- Hamilton Central — 1.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/385922999 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Piper Alpha Memorial?
- Piper Alpha Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML1 3ED).
- What is Piper Alpha Memorial?
- Piper Alpha Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Piper Alpha Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hamilton Central, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML1 3ED.
- Is Piper Alpha Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Piper Alpha Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Piper Alpha Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Hamilton Central, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML1 3ED.