Follies · Central Scotland
Carstairs House Mausoleum
Carstairs House Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs · 1.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Carstairs House Mausoleum is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 1.3 km away. Postcode area ML11.
Place summary
Carstairs House Mausoleum is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode ML11. It is notable for its distinctive architecture and serves as a commemorative structure.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6800, -3.6711
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML11 8SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Carstairs — 1.3 km
Sources
- osm: w1488882178 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Carstairs House Mausoleum?
- Carstairs House Mausoleum is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML11 8SE).
- Is Carstairs House Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Carstairs House Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Carstairs House Mausoleum?
- The nearest railway station is Carstairs, about 1.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ML11 8SE.