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Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands

Hirendean Castle

In or near Gorebridge.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Hirendean Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Hirendean Castle - geograph.org.uk - 7156382

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.7492, -3.1198
District
Midlothian
Postcode
EH23 4TF
Parliamentary constituency
Midlothian

Sources

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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.