Literary houses · Central Scotland
Cairns Castle
In or near Kirknewton.
Cairns Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South · 5.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cairns 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. ruined keep in West Lothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Cairns Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance in the realm of Scottish literature. The site offers insights into the literary heritage of the region and may feature various exhibitions or events related to its literary connections. Visitors can expect a setting that reflects the cultural and historical context of Scotland's literary past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8292, -3.4537
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH27 8DH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852573 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cairns Castle?
- Cairns Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH27 8DH).
- What is Cairns Castle?
- Cairns Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Cairns Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH27 8DH.
- How do I get to Cairns Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH27 8DH.