Glenfinnan Monument, Historic monument at Loch Shiel, Scotland.
The Glenfinnan Monument stands 18 meters tall with a lone Highlander statue at its peak overlooking the waters of Loch Shiel.
Alexander Macdonald ordered the construction of this memorial in 1814 to honor the Highland clans who supported Charles Edward Stuart's Jacobite Rising of 1745.
The visitor center presents exhibitions in English and Gaelic languages, featuring detailed displays about the Jacobite campaign from Glenfinnan to Culloden.
The National Trust for Scotland maintains the site, offering guided tower climbs, a gift shop, and two seasonal cafes serving refreshments throughout the year.
The monument marks the exact location where 1,200 Highland clansmen gathered on August 19, 1745, to pledge their support to Prince Charles Edward Stuart.
Location: Highland
Location: Arisaig and Moidart
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Operator: The National Trust for Scotland
Website: https://nts.org.uk/Property/Glenfinnan-Monument
GPS coordinates: 56.86917,-5.43694
Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:56
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