Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkconnel House
In or near Cargenbridge.
Kirkconnel House — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 8.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kirkconnel House 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. house in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirkconnel House is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in Scottish literature. The house has been associated with various literary figures and events, contributing to its cultural importance. Visitors can explore its architecture and the surrounding landscape, which reflects the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9964, -3.5961
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG2 8HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 8.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570670 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkconnel House?
- Kirkconnel House is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG2 8HL).
- What is Kirkconnel House?
- Kirkconnel House — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Kirkconnel House?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 8.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG2 8HL.
- Is Kirkconnel House a protected site?
- Yes — Kirkconnel House is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Kirkconnel House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG2 8HL. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.