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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · Central Scotland

Queen Mary's Seat

In or near Carmunnock.

Free admission4.6 · 34 Google reviews

Queen Mary's Seat is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Mobile mast, Cathkin Braes - geograph.org.uk - 8198440

Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Burnside · 1.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Queen Mary's Seat in South Lanarkshire, the nearest railway station is Burnside, located 1.8 km away. Entry to the viewpoint is free.

Directions on Google Maps →

About

Queen Mary's Seat is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 55.8005°, -4.2054°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.

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From the Wikipedia article

Queen Mary's Peak is the summit of the island of Tristan da Cunha, in the South Atlantic Ocean. It has an elevation of 2,062 metres (6,765 ft) above sea level. It is named after Mary of Teck, the Queen consort of King George V. It is the highest point of the British overseas territory of Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, and the highest point of any British territory with a permanent population. Queen Mary's Peak is ranked 17th by topographic isolation.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.8005, -4.2054
Postcode
G73 4AG
Parliamentary constituency
Rutherglen
Nearest railway station
Burnside1.8 km
Official site
ftp.space.dtu.dk

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Queen Mary's Seat?
Queen Mary's Seat is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G73 4AG).
What is Queen Mary's Seat?
Queen Mary's Seat is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Queen Mary's Seat?
The nearest railway station is Burnside, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode G73 4AG.
Is Queen Mary's Seat free to visit?
Yes, Queen Mary's Seat is free to enter.
How do I get to Queen Mary's Seat?
The nearest railway station is Burnside, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G73 4AG.