Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Private C Melvin VC Memorial
In or near Cortachy.
Private C Melvin VC Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Private C Melvin VC Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Tayside Police Museum is dedicated to the history of policing in Dundee and the surrounding counties. Visitors can explore six rooms filled with permanent displays showcasing various policing artifacts, including uniforms, weaponry, and medals.
Place summary
The Private C Melvin VC Memorial is located in the Scottish Highlands. This memorial commemorates Private Charles Melvin, a recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest military honour for valour in the British Armed Forces.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6741, -3.0030
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 4BS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Opening
- Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays 11am–3pm; closed 24–26 Dec
- Official site
- taysidepolicemuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13206606862 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Private C Melvin VC Memorial?
- Private C Melvin VC Memorial is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 4BS).
- What is Private C Melvin VC Memorial?
- Private C Melvin VC Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Private C Melvin VC Memorial?
- Drivers can use postcode DD8 4BS.
- Is Private C Melvin VC Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Private C Melvin VC Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Private C Melvin VC Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 4BS. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.