Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial
In or near Juniper Green.
The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial — a memorial in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial is a memorial located in Central Scotland, 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 Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates the soldiers of the battalion who served in Afghanistan. It serves as a tribute to their service and sacrifice.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9037, -3.2384
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 9NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe — 2.4 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/13186673660 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial?
- The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 9NF).
- What is The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial?
- The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial — a memorial in Central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 2.4 km away. The nearest town is Juniper Green. Drivers can use postcode EH13 9NF.
- Is The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion - Afghanistan Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 9NF.