Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Pitlochry War Memorial
In or near Killiecrankie.
Pitlochry War Memorial in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
N Chadwick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Pitlochry War Memorial, the nearest railway station is Pitlochry, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the memorial is free.
About
Pitlochry War Memorial is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2023
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Heritage listing
Unveiled in 1922, the Pitlochry War Memorial is located in the Scottish town of Pitlochry Perth and Kinross. A Category C listed structure, it stands just in front of the town's Memorial Garden (formerly known as the Pitlochry Institute Park). It initially commemorated 81 men and one woman (a nurse) of Moulin parish who died in World War I. The sixteen who died in World War II action were later added. The site and memorial were gifts of Colonel and Mrs C. A. J.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Heathergems is a unique jewellery and giftware maker located in Pitlochry, Scotland, specializing in handcrafted items made from natural heather. Visitors can explore the craftsmanship behind these products and purchase a variety of Scottish-inspired jewellery.
From the Wikipedia article
Unveiled in 1922, the Pitlochry War Memorial is located in the Scottish town of Pitlochry Perth and Kinross. A Category C listed structure, it stands just in front of the town's Memorial Garden (formerly known as the Pitlochry Institute Park). It initially commemorated 81 men and one woman (a nurse) of Moulin parish who died in World War I. The sixteen who died in World War II action were later added. The site and memorial were gifts of Colonel and Mrs C. A. J. Butter of Cluniemore.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 56.7023, -3.7324
- District
- Perth and Kinross
- Postcode
- PH16 5BX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Phone
- +44 1294 313222
- Nearest railway station
- Pitlochry — 0.2 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–5pm
- Official site
- www.heathergems.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q77774504 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Pitlochry War Memorial (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pitlochry War Memorial?
- Pitlochry War Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH16 5BX).
- What is Pitlochry War Memorial?
- Pitlochry War Memorial in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pitlochry War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PH16 5BX.
- Is Pitlochry War Memorial a listed building?
- Pitlochry War Memorial is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Pitlochry War Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Pitlochry War Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Pitlochry War Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Pitlochry, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PH16 5BX.