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Literary houses · Scottish Highlands

Dumbreck Castle

In or near Pitmedden.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Dumbreck Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

Lion, Pitmedden Walled Garden - geograph.org.uk - 3452717

Bill Harrison — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Dumbreck Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland highlands. 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 Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK, now demolished

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Place summary

Dumbreck Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. This historic site is notable for its association with literary figures and the cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architectural features that reflect its historical significance. The surrounding landscape offers a picturesque setting typical of the Highlands.

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Coordinates
57.3503, -2.1707
Postcode
AB41 7PJ
Parliamentary constituency
Gordon and Buchan

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Dumbreck Castle?
Dumbreck Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB41 7PJ).
What is Dumbreck Castle?
Dumbreck Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
How do I get to Dumbreck Castle?
Drivers can use postcode AB41 7PJ.
How do I get to Dumbreck Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode AB41 7PJ. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.