Glenfinnan Monument
22 minute walk from Glenfinnan station · Highlands and Argyll
The Glenfinnan Monument is a Category A listed tower located in Lochaber. Designed by architect James Gillespie Graham and erected in 1814, this 59-foot structure is dedicated to the Scottish Highlanders who fought in the Jacobite rising of 1745.
It is a site of deep historical significance, commissioned by Alexander Macdonald to commemorate those who served under Charles Edward Stuart. A statue of an unknown Highlander, added in 1835, stands atop the tower. Today, the monument is cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
Visitors can explore a dedicated visitor centre featuring exhibitions that detail the monument’s complex history and its links to Highland elites. The site also offers a shop and café, providing a space to reflect on the area’s heritage while enjoying the local landscape.
Visitor information
- Place type
- Monument
- Good for
- Architecture, Historic monuments, Military history, Museums
- Characteristics
- Georgian, Lakeside, Listed
- Admission
- Free
- Facilities
- Café, Visitor centre
- Region
- Highlands and Argyll
Stations within walking distance
- Glenfinnan station — 22 min walk, 1.7 km
Other places near Glenfinnan
- Glenfinnan to A' Chuil — 15 min walk from the station
- Sgùrr Thuilm and Sgùrr nan Coireachan — 16 min walk from the station
- Glenfinnan Viaduct — 16 min walk from the station
- Glenfinnan Viaduct trail — 16 min walk from the station
- Sgùrr an Utha — 37 min walk from the station