Blantyre Monument
28 minute walk from Bishopton (Renfrewshire) station · Glasgow and West Central
The Blantyre Monument is a striking commemorative stone obelisk located in Erskine, Renfrewshire. Situated in a field on the border with Bishopton, this historical landmark was designed by William Burn and constructed around 1825. It serves as a tribute to Robert Walter Stuart, the 11th Lord Blantyre, who was a Major-General in the British Army.
This category B listed site is interesting for its connection to the Napoleonic Wars and the Duke of Wellington. Visitors can admire the architectural design of the obelisk, which was erected by friends to honor the bravery of Lord Blantyre. While exploring the area, you can view the inscription on the monument and appreciate the history of a local figure who once lived at the nearby Erskine House.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Monument
- Good for
- Architecture, Historic monuments, Military history
- Characteristics
- Georgian, Listed, Open-air
- Admission
- Free
- Region
- Glasgow and West Central
Stations within walking distance
- Bishopton (Renfrewshire) station — 28 min walk, 2.3 km
- Kilpatrick station — 43 min walk, 3.6 km
Other places near Bishopton (Renfrewshire)
- Duncolm and the Slacks, Old Kilpatrick — 2 min walk from the station
- Forth & Clyde Canal: Bowling to Maryhill — 36 min walk from the station