Literary houses · Central Scotland
Colinton Castle
In or near Juniper Green.
Colinton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Ian Dodds — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe · 1.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Colinton Castle 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. tower house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Colinton Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various writers. The castle's architecture and heritage reflect the region's rich literary tradition. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the setting that has inspired literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9108, -3.2549
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH13 0PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South West
- Nearest railway station
- Kingsknowe — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661875 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Colinton Castle?
- Colinton Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH13 0PT).
- What is Colinton Castle?
- Colinton Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Colinton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH13 0PT.
- How do I get to Colinton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingsknowe, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH13 0PT.