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Highland Mary Statue

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Highland Mary Statue — Public artwork (statue).

Highland Mary Statue, museums in Scottish Highlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
Nearest railway station
Inverkip · 5.4 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Highland Mary Statue is a place of interest in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1896. Wikidata describes it as: "Public artwork (statue).". Coordinates: 55.9456°, -4.9233°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Highland Mary is a Category B listed monument in Dunoon, Scotland, dedicated to Mary Campbell, the lover of Robert Burns. The statue overlooks the Firth of Clyde. The statue, unveiled on 21 July 1896, the centenary of Burns' death, and made of bronze, was sculpted by David Watson Stevenson. It stands, facing southeast, on a round ashlar pedestal with an octagonal cap and base. It is inscribed Burns Highland Mary. A reduced size (96 cm (38 in)) plaster copy of the statue is held in the Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in South Ayrshire.

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Coordinates
55.9456, -4.9233
Postcode
PA23 7HJ
Parliamentary constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Established
1896
Nearest railway station
Inverkip5.4 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Highland Mary Statue?
Highland Mary Statue is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA23 7HJ).
When was Highland Mary Statue built?
Built or established in 1896.
How do I get to Highland Mary Statue?
The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA23 7HJ.