Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Careston Castle
In or near Aberlemno.
Careston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Scott Cormie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin · 7.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Careston Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland highlands. 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 Angus, Scotland, UK
Place summary
Careston Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to literary figures. The castle's architecture and setting reflect the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the landscape that inspired various works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 56.7283, -2.7685
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD9 6RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
- Nearest railway station
- Brechin — 7.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15207565 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Careston Castle?
- Careston Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD9 6RT).
- What is Careston Castle?
- Careston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Careston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD9 6RT.
- How do I get to Careston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Brechin, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD9 6RT.