Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
McGrigor Obelisk
McGrigor Obelisk — Monument, dating to 1860.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen · 1.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
McGrigor Obelisk is a public memorial in the Scottish Highlands, recording local sacrifice and named in the parish register of war and civic monuments. The original architect was Alexander Ellis. It sits within the Aberdeen South parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.5 km away. Postcode area AB11.
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Place summary
The McGrigor Obelisk is a memorial located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode AB11. Designed by architect Alexander Ellis, it commemorates an individual of significance in the region. The obelisk's design reflects the architectural styles of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 57.1291, -2.1037
- District
- Aberdeen City
- Postcode
- AB11 7WA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeen South
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdeen — 1.5 km
- Official site
- www.johnmckenna.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w1408583090 (ODbL)
- commons: Mcgrigor Obelisk inscription, Duthie Park,.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is McGrigor Obelisk?
- McGrigor Obelisk is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB11 7WA).
- Is McGrigor Obelisk free to visit?
- Yes, McGrigor Obelisk is free to enter.
- How do I get to McGrigor Obelisk?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdeen, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB11 7WA.