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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · Central Scotland

Elphinstone Tower

In or near Ormiston.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Elphinstone Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Wheat near Elphinstone - geograph.org.uk - 8066724

Richard Webb — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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
Wallyford3.5 km

Sources

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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.