Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Watt Cairn
In or near Kilcreggan.
Watt Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock West · 0.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Watt Cairn 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
Watt Cairn is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands. It commemorates notable individuals significant to the region. The structure serves as a historical marker within the Highland landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.9483, -4.7799
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA16 8RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Nearest railway station
- Greenock West — 0.8 km
Sources
- osm: node/13230592180 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watt Cairn?
- Watt Cairn is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA16 8RF).
- What is Watt Cairn?
- Watt Cairn — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watt Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock West, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA16 8RF.
- Is Watt Cairn free to visit?
- Yes, Watt Cairn is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watt Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Greenock West, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA16 8RF.