Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Amisfield Tower
In or near Locharbriggs.
Amisfield Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 7.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Amisfield Tower is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Amisfield Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1600, it is notable for its historical significance and association with literary figures. The structure reflects the architectural style of its era and offers insight into the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1383, -3.5828
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1600
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 7.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4746797 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Amisfield Tower?
- Amisfield Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 3PA).
- What is Amisfield Tower?
- Amisfield Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Amisfield Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 3PA.
- When was Amisfield Tower built?
- Built or established in 1600.
- How do I get to Amisfield Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 7.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 3PA.