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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Cardrona Tower

In or near Walkerburn.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Cardrona Tower β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.

Inside on the first floor, Cardrona Tower - geograph.org.uk - 1772906

Iain Lees β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Cardrona Tower 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. architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Cardrona Tower is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and association with Scottish literature. The tower serves as a testament to the region's rich cultural heritage and offers insights into the literary traditions of Scotland. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the architecture and landscape that inspired notable literary figures.

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Coordinates
55.6294, -3.1118
Postcode
EH44 6PS
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Cardrona Tower

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cardrona Tower?
Cardrona Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH44 6PS).
What is Cardrona Tower?
Cardrona Tower β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to Cardrona Tower?
Drivers can use postcode EH44 6PS.
How do I get to Cardrona Tower?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH44 6PS. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.