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The Great Britain Guide

Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Robert Napier's Engine

In or near Langbank.

Free admission

Robert Napier's Engine — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.

Sign on main road for Maritime Museum - geograph.org.uk - 620088

Stephen Sweeney — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
15 min–45 min
Nearest railway station
Dumbarton Central · 0.5 km
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Robert Napier's Engine 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.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

From the Wikipedia article

Robert Napier (21 June 1791 – 23 June 1876) was a Scottish marine engineer known for his contributions to Clyde shipbuilding.

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

Coordinates
55.9436, -4.5626
Postcode
G82 1QY
Parliamentary constituency
West Dunbartonshire
Nearest railway station
Dumbarton Central0.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Robert Napier's Engine?
Robert Napier's Engine is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 1QY).
What is Robert Napier's Engine?
Robert Napier's Engine — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Robert Napier's Engine?
The nearest railway station is Dumbarton Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 1QY.
Is Robert Napier's Engine free to visit?
Yes, Robert Napier's Engine is free to enter.
How do I get to Robert Napier's Engine?
The nearest railway station is Dumbarton Central, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 1QY.