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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · Scottish Highlands

Arkendeith Tower

In or near Avoch.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Arkendeith Tower — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

Arkendeith Quarry - home of the sandstone of Fortrose Cathedral - geograph.org.uk - 3395581

Julian Paren — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Inverness Airport · 8.9 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Arkendeith Tower 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. architectural structure in Highland, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Arkendeith Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its association with literary figures and provides insight into the region's cultural heritage. The tower's architecture reflects the historical context of its era, contributing to its significance in the area. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which complements the literary history of the site.

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Coordinates
57.5757, -4.1822
District
Highland
Postcode
IV9 8RU
Parliamentary constituency
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Nearest railway station
Inverness Airport8.9 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Arkendeith Tower?
Arkendeith Tower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV9 8RU).
What is Arkendeith Tower?
Arkendeith Tower — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Arkendeith Tower?
The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV9 8RU.
How do I get to Arkendeith Tower?
Drivers can navigate to postcode IV9 8RU. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.