Literary houses · Central Scotland
Dirleton Castle Tower
In or near Gullane.
Dirleton Castle Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick · 3.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Dirleton Castle Tower 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. architectural structure in East Lothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Dirleton Castle Tower is a historical literary house located in central Scotland. Known for its medieval architecture, it offers insight into the region's rich history. The tower stands as a notable example of Scottish defensive structures. Visitors can explore its surroundings and learn about its literary connections.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0461, -2.7808
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH39 5EP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- North Berwick — 3.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17569593 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dirleton Castle Tower?
- Dirleton Castle Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH39 5EP).
- What is Dirleton Castle Tower?
- Dirleton Castle Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Dirleton Castle Tower?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH39 5EP.
- How do I get to Dirleton Castle Tower?
- The nearest railway station is North Berwick, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH39 5EP.