Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Cornhill Castle
In or near Cornhill-on-Tweed.
Cornhill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Etal · 7.0 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cornhill 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 Cornhill-on-Tweed, Northumberland, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cornhill Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The site offers visitors insight into its architectural features and the literary heritage associated with the region. The castle's setting provides a tranquil environment, conducive to reflection and appreciation of Scotland's literary contributions.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6577, -2.2332
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD12 4EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Etal — 7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643442 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cornhill Castle?
- Cornhill Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4EX).
- What is Cornhill Castle?
- Cornhill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Cornhill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4EX.
- Is Cornhill Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Cornhill Castle is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Till Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Cornhill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Etal, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4EX.