Overlooking the town of Langholm, this memorial takes the form of a giant metal open book and is dedicated to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid.

Created by the sculptor Jake Harvey, the MacDiarmid Memorial is dedicated to one of Scotland's greatest poets of the 20th century. Born Christopher Murray Grieve on 11 August 1892 in Langholm, Hugh MacDiarmid spent the majority of his life away from his birthplace but returned as often as possible, particularly to enjoy the Common Riding.

Alice Baddeley

October 12, 2023

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Dedicated to the poet Hugh MacDiarmid, this is an eye-catching sculpture of a giant metal open book overlooking the town of Langholm, the poet’s birthplace.

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2. McDiarmid Memorial and Whita Hill loop from Langholm — Roxburghshire

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3. Malcolm Monument on Whita Hill – MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture loop from Langholm

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Elevation 260 m

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Saturday 14 March

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Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Location: Langholm, Ewes, And Westerkirk, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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MacDiarmid Memorial Sculpture

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