Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Fatlips Castle
In or near Denholm.
Fatlips Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Fatlips Castle 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. 16th-century tower house in Scotland
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Place summary
Fatlips Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands, established in 1600. It is noted for its historical significance and connection to Scottish literature. The site reflects the architectural style of its era and offers insights into the cultural context of the time. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the landscape that inspired various literary works.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4800, -2.6629
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD9 8SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Established
- 1600
Sources
- wikidata: Q5437900 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fatlips Castle?
- Fatlips Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 8SB).
- What is Fatlips Castle?
- Fatlips Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Fatlips Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode TD9 8SB.
- When was Fatlips Castle built?
- Built or established in 1600.
- How do I get to Fatlips Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 8SB. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.