Literary houses · North West England
Cardoness Castle
In or near Twynholm.
Cardoness Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cardoness Castle 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. tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Cardoness Castle is a historic site located in the Scottish Lowlands. This medieval tower house is notable for its well-preserved structure and its association with the MacCulloch family. The castle is a designated Scheduled Monument, reflecting its significance in Scotland's architectural history. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8723, -4.1980
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG7 2EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q2479330 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cardoness Castle?
- Cardoness Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG7 2EJ).
- What is Cardoness Castle?
- Cardoness Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cardoness Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG7 2EJ.
- How do I get to Cardoness Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG7 2EJ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.