Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Drumcoltran Tower
In or near Cargenbridge.
Drumcoltran Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Drumcoltran Tower 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. tower house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Drumcoltran Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The structure itself contributes to the cultural landscape of the region, reflecting the architectural style of its time. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the literary heritage associated with this site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9963, -3.7686
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8LF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q2302778 (CC0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drumcoltran Tower?
- Drumcoltran Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8LF).
- What is Drumcoltran Tower?
- Drumcoltran Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Drumcoltran Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode DG2 8LF.
- How do I get to Drumcoltran Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8LF. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.