Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial
In or near Glasgow.
The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Stephen Craven — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- High Street · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Irish and Highland Famine 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 People's Palace is a museum that showcases the history and stories of Glaswegians over the past 125 years. It features a collection of objects, photographs, prints, and films that illustrate how people lived, worked, and played in Glasgow, all set within the historic Glasgow Green.
Place summary
The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates the suffering caused by the Great Famine in Ireland and the Highlands, reflecting on the historical impact of these events.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8519, -4.2372
- District
- Glasgow City
- Postcode
- G40 1AT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glasgow East
- Phone
- 0141 276 0788
- Nearest railway station
- High Street — 0.9 km
- Opening
- "closed for refurbishment"
- Official site
- www.glasgowlife.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/753391485 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial?
- The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G40 1AT).
- What is The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial?
- The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode G40 1AT.
- Is The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Irish and Highland Famine Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is High Street, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G40 1AT.