Literary houses · Central Scotland
Ardgowan Castle
In or near Inverkip.
Ardgowan Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip · 1.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ardgowan 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 Inverclyde, Scotland, UK
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Official information
Ardgowan House, Castle, and Gardens is a historic 76-room stately home located on the West Coast of Scotland. The estate also features a distillery, forestry, farming, and various outdoor activities for visitors to enjoy.
Place summary
Ardgowan Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. It is noted for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The castle features distinctive architecture reflective of its era. Visitors can explore its grounds and enjoy the surrounding Highland landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9158, -4.8729
- District
- Inverclyde
- Postcode
- PA16 0DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverclyde and Renfrewshire West
- Phone
- 01475 521656
- Nearest railway station
- Inverkip — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.ardgowan.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4788023 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardgowan Castle?
- Ardgowan Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA16 0DW).
- What is Ardgowan Castle?
- Ardgowan Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Ardgowan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA16 0DW.
- How do I get to Ardgowan Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverkip, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA16 0DW.