Literary houses · Central Scotland
Affleck Castle
In or near Wellbank.
Affleck Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Monifieth · 6.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Affleck Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland highlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. tower house in Angus, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Affleck Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The castle offers insight into the region's cultural heritage and the literary traditions that have emerged from it. Visitors can explore its architecture and the surrounding landscape that has inspired many writers.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5384, -2.8243
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD5 3QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Arbroath and Broughty Ferry
- Nearest railway station
- Monifieth — 6.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q9703666 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Affleck Castle?
- Affleck Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD5 3QP).
- What is Affleck Castle?
- Affleck Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Affleck Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Monifieth, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD5 3QP.
- How do I get to Affleck Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Monifieth, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD5 3QP.