Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Knockhall Castle
In or near Balmedie.
Knockhall Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Ralph Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Knockhall Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland highlands. 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 Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Knockhall Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. Established in 1565, it reflects the architectural style of its era. The castle has connections to notable literary figures, adding to its historical significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which enhances the site's cultural context.
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- Coordinates
- 57.3287, -2.0120
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB41 6AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Established
- 1565
Sources
- wikidata: Q1777347 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knockhall Castle?
- Knockhall Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB41 6AD).
- What is Knockhall Castle?
- Knockhall Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Knockhall Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode AB41 6AD.
- When was Knockhall Castle built?
- Built or established in 1565.
- How do I get to Knockhall Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB41 6AD. It sits within the Gordon and Buchan parliamentary constituency.