Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Saltire Memorial
In or near Haddington.
Saltire Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Drem · 3.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Saltire 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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Official information
The Saltire Memorial is part of the Flag Heritage Centre, which is housed in a historic doocot built in 1583. Visitors can explore the history of the Saltire flag and enjoy views of the surrounding area, including the site of a significant 9th-century battle.
Place summary
The Saltire Memorial is a commemorative structure located in central Scotland. It honours the Scottish soldiers who served in various conflicts. The memorial serves as a significant reminder of Scotland's military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9865, -2.7496
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 5BE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Drem — 3 km
- Opening
- 9 am – 6 pm from April until the end of October; memorial and graveyard open all year round
- Official site
- scottishflagtrust.com
Sources
- osm: node/448035847 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saltire Memorial?
- Saltire Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5BE).
- What is Saltire Memorial?
- Saltire Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Saltire Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Drem, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 5BE.
- Is Saltire Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Saltire Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Saltire Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Drem, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5BE.