Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Norwegian Sailors Memorial
In or near Baltasound.
Norwegian Sailors Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mike Pennington — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Norwegian Sailors Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
The Norwegian Sailors Memorial is a commemorative structure located in the Scottish Islands. It honours the contributions and sacrifices of Norwegian sailors. The memorial serves as a significant tribute to maritime history in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 60.7648, -0.8961
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9DZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/13404469367 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Norwegian Sailors Memorial?
- Norwegian Sailors Memorial is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9DZ).
- What is Norwegian Sailors Memorial?
- Norwegian Sailors Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Norwegian Sailors Memorial?
- The nearest town is Baltasound. Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9DZ.
- Is Norwegian Sailors Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Norwegian Sailors Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Norwegian Sailors Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9DZ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.