Centre of Scotland Monument
Centre of Scotland Monument
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Centre of Scotland Monument
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July 25, 2023
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In 2002, the Ordnance Survey calculated the centre using a mathematical centre of gravity method.
Eastern Slopes of Dun Coillich in Glengoulandie, east of Schiehallion
The Ordnance Survey calculated that the centre of Mainland Scotland is at NN7673153751 (56°39′33.86″N 4°0′40.37″W). The point is 5 km east of the mountain of Schiehallion, which is sometimes claimed to be at the centre of Scotland.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geographical_centre_of_Scotland
- bitaboutbritain.com/centre-of-scotland
January 22, 2025
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Elevation 380 m
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