Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Smollet Monument
In or near Cardross.
Smollet Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Renton · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Smollet Monument 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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Place summary
The Smollet Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates Tobias Smollett, a noted 18th-century novelist and poet. The monument is a significant landmark in the region, reflecting the area's literary heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9697, -4.5843
- District
- West Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G82 4NA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Renton — 0.1 km
Sources
- osm: node/12944023159 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Smollet Monument?
- Smollet Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G82 4NA).
- What is Smollet Monument?
- Smollet Monument — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Smollet Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Renton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G82 4NA.
- Is Smollet Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Smollet Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Smollet Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Renton, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G82 4NA.