Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Balquhain Castle
In or near Daviot.
Balquhain Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie · 4.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Balquhain 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. ruined tower house in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Balquhain Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. The structure is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. Visitors can expect to explore its grounds and learn about its contributions to Scottish literature. The castle's setting in the Highlands adds to its atmospheric appeal.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3022, -2.4471
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 5HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q805507 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balquhain Castle?
- Balquhain Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 5HB).
- What is Balquhain Castle?
- Balquhain Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Balquhain Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 5HB.
- How do I get to Balquhain Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 5HB.