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Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Boghouse

In or near Leadhills.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Boghouse β€” a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.

Main Street, Crawfordjohn - geograph.org.uk - 2639343

Peter Bond β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Leadhills Β· 9.1 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Boghouse is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. supposed tower house in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Boghouse is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance within the literary community. Visitors can expect to learn about its connections to notable literary figures and the cultural context of the region. The setting offers a tranquil environment, reflecting the landscape that inspired various works of literature.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.4929, -3.7770
Postcode
ML12 6SS
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Leadhills β€” 9.1 km

Sources

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Historic churches Β· Scottish Lowlands

Crawfordjohn Parish Church

Crawfordjohn Parish Church β€” category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— crawfordjohn.org
Crawfordjohn Church - geograph.org.uk - 7850766πŸ“· 3

Museums Β· Scottish Lowlands

Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture

Crawfordjohn Heritage Venture β€” a museum in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ‘Άβ†— crawfordjohn.org
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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mild Scar

Mild Scar β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 427 m.

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Mountherrick Hill towards Mosscastle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6767323πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mountherrick Hill

Mountherrick Hill β€” mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 427 m.

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Mountherrick Hill towards Mosscastle Hill - geograph.org.uk - 6767323πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mountherrick Hill

Mountherrick Hill β€” a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.

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Where to eat & stay near Boghouse

Places to stay

Minor road near Abington - geograph.org.uk - 3605283πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Mount View Caravan Park

Mount View Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland lowlands.

Douglas Valley Church, Rigside - geograph.org.uk - 4088393πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site

Collierhall Farm Caravan Site β€” a campsite in scotland central.

The Road to Mennock - geograph.org.uk - 4641041πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Informal campsite- no facilities

Informal campsite- no facilities β€” a campsite in scotland lowlands.

March Hares at New Lanark - geograph.org.uk - 2328465πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

New Lanark Mill Hotel

New Lanark Mill Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

β†— newlanarkhotel.co.uk
Rear of Rosedale Street, New Lanark - geograph.org.uk - 3831907πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Wee Row Youth Hostel

Wee Row Youth Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Sandy Burn - geograph.org.uk - 7055401πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Scottish Equi Complex

Scottish Equi Complex β€” a hostel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Road bridge over the main line, Crawford - geograph.org.uk - 6199537πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford

Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

The Scrib Tree, Douglas - geograph.org.uk - 4112057πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas

Douglas Arms Hotel, Douglas in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

War Memorial, Leadhills - geograph.org.uk - 4642106πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills

Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

Central Kirkconnel - geograph.org.uk - 4670638πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Queensberry Arms Hotel

Queensberry Arms Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— queensberry-arms-hotel-kirkconnel.dumfries-and-galloway-hotel.com
St Nicholas Parish Church - geograph.org.uk - 7503187πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Clydesdale Inn

The Clydesdale Inn in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Murray Terrace, Carnwath - geograph.org.uk - 3385478πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

74 Main Street, Carnwath

74 Main Street, Carnwath in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Auchenharvie Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Law Castle, West Kilbride - geograph.org.uk - 4128740πŸ“· 5

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Law Castle

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Montfode Castle

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Stanecastle Keep - geograph.org.uk - 2067696πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Stanecastle

Stanecastle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Boghouse?
Boghouse is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6SS).
What is Boghouse?
Boghouse β€” a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
How do I get to Boghouse?
The nearest railway station is Leadhills, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode ML12 6SS.
How do I get to Boghouse?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6SS. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.