Literary houses · Central Scotland
Elliston Castle
In or near Howwood.
Elliston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Richard Sutcliffe — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Howwood · 0.7 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Elliston 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. architectural structure in Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Elliston Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The castle features distinctive architecture that reflects its cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the scenic landscapes typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8052, -4.5674
- District
- Renfrewshire
- Postcode
- PA9 1DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Paisley and Renfrewshire South
- Nearest railway station
- Howwood — 0.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661901 (CC0)
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Middle cascade
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Ice house
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Broadfield Hill
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elliston Castle?
- Elliston Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA9 1DR).
- What is Elliston Castle?
- Elliston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Elliston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Howwood, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA9 1DR.
- How do I get to Elliston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Howwood, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA9 1DR.