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Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Elibank Castle

In or near Walkerburn.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Elibank Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.

The Tweed valley at Thornielee - geograph.org.uk - 5888985

Jim Barton β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Galashiels Β· 9.6 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Elibank 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. castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Elibank Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and association with renowned literary figures. The castle's architecture and surroundings reflect the cultural heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the historical context of this notable site.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.6166, -2.9590
Postcode
EH43 6DA
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Galashiels β€” 9.6 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Footpath at Thornielee (Thornylee) Forest - geograph.org.uk - 1371390πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweed Valley Forest Park Thornilee

Tweed Valley Forest Park Thornilee is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

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Looking North over the Batta to Thornylee - geograph.org.uk - 2338061πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Elibank Craig

Elibank Craig β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 295 m.

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The Crags on Thornylee Craigs - geograph.org.uk - 809389πŸ“· 3

Battlefields & battle sites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Thornielee

Thornielee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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The summit of Elibank Law 522m - geograph.org.uk - 8284810πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Elibank Law

Elibank Law β€” a hill or mountain in scotland central.

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The summit of Elibank Law 522m - geograph.org.uk - 8284810πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Elibank Law

Elibank Law β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 522 m.

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Gatehopeknowe Bridge carrying the A72 over Gatehopeknow Burn - geograph.org.uk - 4778470πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Old Holylee House

Old Holylee House β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.

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Where to eat & stay near Elibank Castle

Places to stay

Cyclepath east of Innerleithen - geograph.org.uk - 7002494πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweedside Caravan Park

Tweedside Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Cavorting Cow - geograph.org.uk - 1706498πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Victoria Park, Selkirk - geograph.org.uk - 7903318πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Victoria Park Campsite

Victoria Park Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland central.

β†— liveborders.org.uk
A Selkirk cat - geograph.org.uk - 7412617πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Glen Hotel

The Glen Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— glenhotel.co.uk
Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4210648πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Knitted figure in the Market Place - geograph.org.uk - 8077884πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The County

The County β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Free↗ countyhotelselkirk.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Roundabout in Clovenfords where the A72 and B710 meet - geograph.org.uk - 4775002πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— barrelandstone.co.uk
The 2025 Selkirk Standard Bearer, Darren Knox rides into Selkirk Market Square on his big day - geograph.org.uk - 8071243πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Shopkeepers of Peebles (2) - geograph.org.uk - 8304274πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Whinstone wall, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 7955804πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Tower, Old Parish Church, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 8087575πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Remembrance floral display, Eddleston - geograph.org.uk - 7348848πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

Horse Shoe Inn β€” a restaurant in scotland central.

More places in this region

Field access at Auchenharvie Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 6902619πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Auchenharvie Castle

Auchenharvie Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Law Castle, West Kilbride - geograph.org.uk - 4128740πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Law Castle

Law Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Montfode Castle - geograph.org.uk - 5638079πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Montfode Castle

Montfode Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Stanecastle Keep - geograph.org.uk - 2067696πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Stanecastle

Stanecastle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Elibank Castle?
Elibank Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH43 6DA).
What is Elibank Castle?
Elibank Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to Elibank Castle?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH43 6DA.
How do I get to Elibank Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH43 6DA. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.