Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
William Grant Macpherson Monument
In or near Gartcosh.
William Grant Macpherson Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Elliott Simpson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
William Grant Macpherson Monument 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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Place summary
The William Grant Macpherson Monument is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates William Grant Macpherson, notable for his contributions to the region. The monument serves as a historical marker in the landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7988, -4.0631
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- G71 8RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutherglen
- Nearest railway station
- Blantyre — 1.5 km
Sources
- osm: node/12923496063 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Grant Macpherson Monument?
- William Grant Macpherson Monument is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G71 8RU).
- What is William Grant Macpherson Monument?
- William Grant Macpherson Monument — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to William Grant Macpherson Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode G71 8RU.
- Is William Grant Macpherson Monument free to visit?
- Yes, William Grant Macpherson Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Grant Macpherson Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Blantyre, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G71 8RU.