Literary houses · Central Scotland
Elphinstone Tower
In or near Ormiston.
Elphinstone 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
- Wallyford · 3.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Elphinstone 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. 15th century tower house in East Lothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Elphinstone Tower is a literary house located in central Scotland. This tower is notable for its historical connections to Scottish literature and its association with various authors. Visitors can explore the architecture and the surrounding landscape, which reflect the cultural heritage of the region. The site provides insight into the literary history of Scotland.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9174, -2.9769
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH33 2LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Wallyford — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q38252179 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elphinstone Tower?
- Elphinstone Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH33 2LZ).
- What is Elphinstone Tower?
- Elphinstone Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Elphinstone Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH33 2LZ.
- How do I get to Elphinstone Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wallyford, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH33 2LZ.