Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Elshieshields Tower
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Elshieshields Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie · 7.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Elshieshields Tower is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Lochmaben, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Elshieshields Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connection to Scottish literature. This structure offers insight into the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which reflects the area's rural character.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1508, -3.4630
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG11 1LY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Lockerbie — 7.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17571251 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Elshieshields Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Shaw Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.6 km
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Villages · 1.9 km
Kinnel Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Mill Loch
Lakes · 2.1 km
Barras Cinema
Theatres · 2.1 km
Old Parish Church, Trailflat
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Trailflat
Villages · 2.4 km
Corncockle Plantation, Settlement
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Mercat Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Robert Bruce Statue
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
St Mary Magdalene's Church and Churchyard, Lochmaben
Historic churches · 2.8 km
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Elshieshields Bridge
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Shaw Bridge
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Kinnel Bridge
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Places to eat & drink
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The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
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75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Elshieshields Tower?
- Elshieshields Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG11 1LY).
- What is Elshieshields Tower?
- Elshieshields Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Elshieshields Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG11 1LY.
- How do I get to Elshieshields Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Lockerbie, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG11 1LY.