Literary houses · Central Scotland
Ford House
In or near Ormiston.
Ford House — a literary house museum in scotland central.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge · 5.3 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ford House 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. house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Ford House is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its association with significant literary figures and serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the historical context of the house and its contributions to Scottish literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8685, -2.9774
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH37 5RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge — 5.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570529 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ford House?
- Ford House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH37 5RE).
- What is Ford House?
- Ford House — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Ford House?
- The nearest railway station is Gorebridge, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH37 5RE.
- How do I get to Ford House?
- The nearest railway station is Gorebridge, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH37 5RE.