The 200-year old Glenfinnan Monument offers the unique opportunity to experience multiple worlds and points of time at once.
Firstly through the eyes of a Scottish Romantic. Stand beside the Lone Highlander and reminisce about the time of the Jacobite's and the uprisings of 1745. Wait just as Bonnie Prince Charlie did for the 1000 local Clansmen to emerge over the hill, with their music of war. Ready to declare support for the young Prince. Unknowing of the defeat that awaited them in the Battle of Culloden.
Or catch a glimpse of the fantastic world of Harry Potter. Look through the Glen and the discover the Glenfinnan Viaduct, imagine upon it the Jacobite steam train. The wisps of smoke left behind as it takes the students back to Hogwarts. The beautiful Loch Shiel then becomes the Black Lake, beneath its waters an entirely new world of its own.
Are you ready to climb the Monuments winding steps? Emerge into the light onto a platform, 60ft above the shoreline. Taking in some of the very best views of the Scottish Highlands.
The National Trust for Scotland have looked after the Glenfinnan Monument since 1938 and takes great pride in its history. We look forward to sharing it with you!
Safety information for your visit:
- A maximum of six visitors may climb the Monument at a time.
- To reach the top, you will need to ascend 62 stone steps.
- The space within the Monument may be claustrophobic to some people.
- Some of the steps are uneven, of variable depth and may be slippery when wet. There is a handrail on one side.
- At the top you will need to raise yourself through a 45cm square access hatch with a handle and several small steps to assist you.
- There is a safety balustrade surrounding the top of the Monument, but care is needed at all times.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied and supervised by a responsible adult.
- Sorry, but no dogs are allowed inside the monument, staff may be able to pet-sit, please ask.
Additional Information:
- Please be aware that we may have to cancel this event when weather conditions make it unsafe to climb the monument.
- From April to October we are incredibly busy and parking is limited, please bear this in mind when planning to visit by car or consider using public transport.
- On arrival, can you please check in your booking with us in the Visitor Centre, thank you.
