Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Kirkhill Castle
Kirkhill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barrhill · 9.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Kirkhill Castle 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. castle in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Kirkhill Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its association with various literary figures and has historical significance in the region. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the architectural features that reflect its heritage. The site offers insight into the literary history of Scotland, making it a point of interest for those studying the cultural landscape of the area.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1334, -4.9101
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA26 0SB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Barrhill — 9.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17840052 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkhill Castle?
- Kirkhill Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA26 0SB).
- What is Kirkhill Castle?
- Kirkhill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Kirkhill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Barrhill, about 9.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA26 0SB.
- How do I get to Kirkhill Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA26 0SB. It sits within the Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock parliamentary constituency.