Airlie Monument

The Airlie Monument was erected in memory of the 11th Earl of Airlie who was killed in the Boer War on 11th June 1900.

The whole of the stonework of the monument was taken from Herdhill Quarry Kirriemuir except for the carved panels, which were taken from Corsehill Quarry Dumfrieshire.

References:

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Address

Kirriemuir, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 1901
Category: Statues in United Kingdom

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4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Henry Miller (14 months ago)
Stiff but short walk along a track to the monument. Go on a clear day to get great views over Angus all the way from Kinpurney hill in the west to the sea in the east.

D Stewart (14 months ago)
Car park is hidden so research it's location. Fantastic wee hour long return journey with views over Glen Clova

Alastair Gibb (15 months ago)
Amazing views from the monument of the surrounding area. Nice walk up through the woods to get there and not many people there either. Interesting history to discover.

David (19 months ago)
Nice walk lovely views of the hills car park not the biggest

Danny nobody (20 months ago)
Short steep walk to the top from the wee car park. Great views to the Grampians, up the Glens and towards the East coast.

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