Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Arbuthnott House
In or near Auchenblae.
1588 tower house later extended to a country house, in Arbuthnott, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
Anne Burgess — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk · 8.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Arbuthnott House 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. 1588 tower house later extended to a country house, in Arbuthnott, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Arbuthnott House is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands, established in 1588. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to Scottish literature. The house offers insight into the region's cultural heritage and the literary figures associated with it. Visitors can explore its architectural features and grounds, reflecting the era of its construction.
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- Coordinates
- 56.8666, -2.3379
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB30 1PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
- Established
- 1588
- Nearest railway station
- Laurencekirk — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17567615 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Arbuthnott House?
- Arbuthnott House is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB30 1PA).
- What is Arbuthnott House?
- 1588 tower house later extended to a country house, in Arbuthnott, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
- How do I get to Arbuthnott House?
- The nearest railway station is Laurencekirk, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB30 1PA.
- When was Arbuthnott House built?
- Built or established in 1588.
- How do I get to Arbuthnott House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB30 1PA. It sits within the West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine parliamentary constituency.