Memorials & monuments · North West England
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn
In or near Gretna Green.
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Steve Houldsworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green · 1.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn is a memorial located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Auld Acquaintance Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Lowlands. It commemorates the significance of friendships and connections, though specific historical details are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.9932, -3.0530
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG16 5JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Gretna Green — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/1238347435 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Auld Acquaintance Cairn?
- The Auld Acquaintance Cairn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG16 5JD).
- What is The Auld Acquaintance Cairn?
- The Auld Acquaintance Cairn — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Auld Acquaintance Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG16 5JD.
- Is The Auld Acquaintance Cairn a protected site?
- Yes — The Auld Acquaintance Cairn is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- Is The Auld Acquaintance Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, The Auld Acquaintance Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Auld Acquaintance Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Gretna Green, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG16 5JD.