Literary houses · Central Scotland
Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone
In or near Howwood.
Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Thomas Nugent — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Milliken Park · 0.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone 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. architectural structure in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Cochrane Tower is a literary house located in Red House, Johnstone, in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to Scottish literature. The tower offers insights into the life and works of prominent literary figures associated with the region. Visitors can expect a quiet, reflective atmosphere that highlights the cultural heritage of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8214, -4.5267
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA5 0RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Milliken Park — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56635934 (CC0)
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Cochrane Castle
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Millikenpark
Villages · 0.9 km
Thomas Shanks Memorial Fountain
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Benston and Johnstone Mining Disasters Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Johnstone Castle
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St John's Episcopal Chruch, Floors Street, Johnstone
Historic churches · 1.5 km
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Dusky Glen and Seven Falls
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Globe Cinema
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Howwood War Memorial
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Barr Hill, Kilbarchan
Vineyards · 2.2 km
East Parish Church, Steeple Square, Kilbarchan
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone?
- Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA5 0RJ).
- What is Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone?
- Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone?
- The nearest railway station is Milliken Park, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA5 0RJ.
- How do I get to Cochrane Tower, Red House, Johnstone?
- The nearest railway station is Milliken Park, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA5 0RJ.