Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Boswell's Monument
Boswell's Monument is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Boswell's Monument is a public memorial in the Scottish Highlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area AB39.
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Heritage listing
Category C Date Added 25/11/1980 Local Authority Aberdeenshire Planning Authority Aberdeenshire Parish Banchory-Devenick NGR NO 88944 97214 Coordinates 388944, 797214 — Circular tower in granite ashlar on octagonal base and with crown spire. Dated MDCCCLXII Landmark.
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Place summary
Boswell's Monument is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB39. It commemorates the life and contributions of James Boswell, a prominent Scottish biographer and diarist. The monument stands as a notable landmark in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0658, -2.1839
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB39 3PD
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Portlethen — 3.4 km
Sources
- osm: n663079692 (ODbL)
- commons: Boswell's Monument - geograph.org.uk - 178042.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Boswell's Monument?
- Boswell's Monument is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB39 3PD).
- Is Boswell's Monument a listed building?
- Boswell's Monument is officially recognised as category C listed building listed.
- Is Boswell's Monument free to visit?
- Yes, Boswell's Monument is free to enter.
- How do I get to Boswell's Monument?
- The nearest railway station is Portlethen, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB39 3PD.