Fyrish Monument, Monument on Fyrish Hill near Alness, Scotland
Three stone archways stand at an elevation of 453 meters, forming a distinctive silhouette against the Highland sky above the Cromarty Firth.
Sir Hector Munro commissioned the construction in 1782 to replicate the Gates of Negapatam in India, which he captured during military service.
The monument represents the complex relationship between Scottish landowners and local communities during the Highland Clearances of the 18th century.
Visitors can access the monument via a marked trail starting from a designated parking area, with the hike taking approximately 2 hours round trip.
Local workers were paid to roll stones uphill repeatedly, extending their employment during a period of economic hardship in the region.
Location: Highland
Location: Alness
GPS coordinates: 57.69560,-4.33765
Latest update: May 12, 2025 20:18
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