Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Aikwood Tower
Aikwood Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Russel Wills — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Aikwood Tower is a literary house museum located in scotland central. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
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Official information
Aikwood Tower is a historic Peel Tower located in the Scottish Borders, offering luxury self-catering accommodations for up to ten guests. Visitors can enjoy the surrounding landscape, which is ideal for various outdoor activities such as walking, cycling, and fishing.
Place summary
Aikwood Tower is a literary house located in central Scotland. This historical tower has served as a residence for various writers and artists over the years. Its architecture reflects the character of the region, providing an insight into Scotland's literary heritage. Visitors can expect a serene setting, conducive to creativity and reflection.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5247, -2.9202
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 5HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1750 700 500
- Official site
- www.aikwoodtower.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q4696989 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aikwood Tower?
- Aikwood Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 5HJ).
- What is Aikwood Tower?
- Aikwood Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Aikwood Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode TD7 5HJ.
- How do I get to Aikwood Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 5HJ. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.