Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Lefnoreis Castle
In or near Auchinleck.
Lefnoreis 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
- Auchinleck · 1.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lefnoreis 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 ruin in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Lefnoreis Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is significant for its connection to notable literary figures. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the historical context of the building, which reflects the region's cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4566, -4.3118
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 2NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 1.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56290562 (CC0)
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Auchinleck
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lefnoreis Castle?
- Lefnoreis Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 2NJ).
- What is Lefnoreis Castle?
- Lefnoreis Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Lefnoreis Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 2NJ.
- How do I get to Lefnoreis Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 2NJ.