Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
General Burnett Memorial Tower
Also known as: Scolty Monument
General Burnett Memorial Tower is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt · 5.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
General Burnett Memorial Tower 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 Riverside Halt, about 5.2 km away. Postcode area AB31.
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Place summary
The General Burnett Memorial Tower, also known as Scolty Monument, is located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB31. This memorial commemorates General Burnett and is notable for its distinctive tower design, contributing to the region's historical landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 57.0355, -2.5309
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB31 6NL
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Nearest railway station
- Riverside Halt — 5.2 km
Sources
- osm: n1768805413 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is General Burnett Memorial Tower?
- General Burnett Memorial Tower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB31 6NL).
- Is General Burnett Memorial Tower free to visit?
- Yes, General Burnett Memorial Tower is free to enter.
- How do I get to General Burnett Memorial Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Riverside Halt, about 5.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB31 6NL.