Natural landmarks · Scottish Lowlands
Home of Sir Walter Scott
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Home of Sir Walter Scott — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 1.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Home of Sir Walter Scott is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Home of Sir Walter Scott is located in central Scotland. This historic site was the residence of the renowned author and poet, reflecting his significant contribution to Scottish literature. The house showcases a collection of memorabilia related to his life and works.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5995, -2.7822
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 1.6 km
Sources
- osm: node/378397232 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Home of Sir Walter Scott?
- Home of Sir Walter Scott is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9BQ).
- What is Home of Sir Walter Scott?
- Home of Sir Walter Scott — a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Home of Sir Walter Scott?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 9BQ.
- Is Home of Sir Walter Scott free to visit?
- Yes, Home of Sir Walter Scott is free to enter.
- How do I get to Home of Sir Walter Scott?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9BQ.