Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial
In or near Kirkfieldbank.
William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Jim Smillie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carluke · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace 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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Place summary
The William Roy Birthplace Memorial is located in central Scotland. This memorial commemorates Major-General William Roy, a notable figure in British military history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.7249, -3.8715
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML8 5PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke
- Nearest railway station
- Carluke — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/3261999215 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial?
- William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML8 5PZ).
- What is William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial?
- William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carluke, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML8 5PZ.
- Is William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to William Roy Birthplace of Major-General Birthplace Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Carluke, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML8 5PZ.