Buchanan Monument, Killearn

Buchanan Monument, Killearn is an obelisk in , . Buchanan Monument, Killearn is situated nearby to the church , as well as near the ruins .
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  • Type: Obelisk
  • Description: monument in Stirling, Scotland, UK
  • Also known as: “George Buchanan Monument” and “Killearn, Buchanan Monument”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dualt Spout and Glengoyne distillery.

Waterfall
Much of is mountainous; western areas of the enjoy a wet climate. The more steeply plunging west coast highland rivers in particular are home to countless waterfalls. is situated 1½ miles southwest of Buchanan Monument, Killearn.

Distillery
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is a whisky distillery continuously in operation since its founding in 1833 at , north of , . Glengoyne is unique in producing Highland single malt whisky matured in the Lowlands. is situated 2 miles south of Buchanan Monument, Killearn.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Killearn and Finnich Glen.

Village
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– is a small village of approximately 1800 people in the council area of . The village is approximately 15 miles north of , 7 miles east of , and sits on the northwest flank of the , most predominantly in the shadow of the volcanic plug of Dumgoyne, overlooking the confluence of the and Blane Water.

Locality
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in , is a short, steep glen up to 70 ft deep which runs east from Finnich Bridge on the A809. It was carved from the red sandstone by the Carnock Burn. is situated 2 miles southwest of Buchanan Monument, Killearn.

Village
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is a village in the council area of . It is situated near on the A875 road, 18 miles west of and 16 miles north of . is situated 2 miles northeast of Buchanan Monument, Killearn.

Buchanan Monument, Killearn

Latitude
56.0438° or 56° 2′ 38″ north
Longitude
-4.37304° or 4° 22′ 23″ west
Height
103 feet (31 metres)
Open location code
9C8Q2JVG+GQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1228877371
Open­Street­Map feature
historic=­monument
Open­Street­Map feature
man_made=­obelisk
Wiki­data ID
Q17568488
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Highlights include Killearn Kirk and Old Kirk.

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