Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Cumnock Castle
In or near Auchinleck.
Cumnock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- New Cumnock · 0.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cumnock Castle 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 New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK, now demolished
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Place summary
Cumnock Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and association with notable literary figures. Visitors can expect to explore the architecture and grounds that reflect the region's cultural heritage. The site provides insights into its past and the literary contributions linked to it.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3990, -4.1847
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 4AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- New Cumnock — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q112637891 (CC0)
Other places nearby
New Cumnock Old Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
New Cumnock Mine Workers Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Nith Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Martyrs Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
New Cumnock
Villages · 0.4 km
Colliery
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Knockshinnoch Mining Disaster Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Loch o' th' Lowes
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
Robert Burns Cairn
Memorials & monuments · 2.3 km
Creoch Loch
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Lanemark Collieries Boigside No2
Archaeological sites · 2.7 km
Old Colliery
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
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New Cumnock Old Church
New Cumnock Old Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
New Cumnock Mine Workers Memorial
New Cumnock Mine Workers Memorial — a memorial in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic bridges · Scottish Lowlands
Nith Bridge
Nith Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Martyrs Parish Church
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📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Lowlands
Colliery
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
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Places to eat & drink
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The Sun Inn, 23 The Square, Cumnock
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumnock Castle?
- Cumnock Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 4AF).
- What is Cumnock Castle?
- Cumnock Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Cumnock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 4AF.
- How do I get to Cumnock Castle?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 4AF.