Literary houses · Central Scotland
Bardowie Castle
In or near Torrance.
Bardowie Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie · 2.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bardowie Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland central. 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 East Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Bardowie Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The castle's architecture reflects its storied past, making it an interesting site for those exploring Scotland's literary heritage. Visitors can expect to find a setting that showcases the intersection of history and literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9354, -4.2776
- District
- East Dunbartonshire
- Postcode
- G62 6EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dunbartonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Milngavie — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4860212 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Bardowie Loch
Natural landmarks · 0.1 km
Baldernock Mill
Watermills · 1.2 km
Baldernock Parish Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km
Crow Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
The Prescott Bridge
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Staff Sergeant J Prescott Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Milngavie Branch
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
St Paul’s Church
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Craigmaddie Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.3 km
The Lillie Art Gallery
Galleries · 2.3 km
Lillie Art Gallery
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Mugdock and Craigmaddie Reservoirs
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.4 km
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Bardowie Loch
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The Prescott Bridge
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Staff Sergeant J Prescott Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bardowie Castle?
- Bardowie Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode G62 6EY).
- What is Bardowie Castle?
- Bardowie Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Bardowie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode G62 6EY.
- How do I get to Bardowie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Milngavie, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G62 6EY.