Follies · Scottish Islands
Moodie Mausoleum
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Moodie Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Ian Balcombe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Moodie Mausoleum is a folly in the Scottish Islands — 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 Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency. Postcode area KW16.
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Place summary
The Moodie Mausoleum is a folly located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW16. It is notable for its unique architectural style, serving as a distinctive landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7881, -3.1536
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w205053828 (ODbL)
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Green Hill of Hestigeo Broch
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Green Hill of Hestigeo Broch
Green Hill of Hestigeo Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
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Green Hill of Scarton, Settlement
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Cantick Head Lighthouse
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moodie Mausoleum?
- Moodie Mausoleum is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3PQ).
- What is Moodie Mausoleum?
- Moodie Mausoleum is a folly in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Moodie Mausoleum?
- The nearest town is St Margaret's Hope. Drivers can use postcode KW16 3PQ.
- Is Moodie Mausoleum free to visit?
- Yes, Moodie Mausoleum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Moodie Mausoleum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3PQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.