Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Castle Robert
In or near Wanlockhead.
Castle Robert — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar · 6.9 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Castle Robert 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. castle in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK, now demolished
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Place summary
Castle Robert is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its association with significant literary figures. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works, experiencing the blend of history and literature in a scenic setting. The property highlights the cultural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4307, -3.8943
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Sanquhar — 6.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q115856888 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Robert?
- Castle Robert is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6HA).
- What is Castle Robert?
- Castle Robert — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Castle Robert?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6HA.
- How do I get to Castle Robert?
- The nearest railway station is Sanquhar, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6HA.