Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Hirendean Castle
In or near Gorebridge.
Hirendean Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Hirendean Castle 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. architectural structure in Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Hirendean Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and association with notable literary figures. The property's architecture reflects the characteristics of its era, contributing to its cultural importance. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the literary heritage that the site represents.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7492, -3.1198
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH23 4TF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661742 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hirendean Castle?
- Hirendean Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH23 4TF).
- What is Hirendean Castle?
- Hirendean Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Hirendean Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode EH23 4TF.
- How do I get to Hirendean Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH23 4TF. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.