Literary houses · Central Scotland
Liberton Tower
In or near Edinburgh.
Liberton Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Barbara Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley · 4.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Liberton Tower is a literary house museum located in scotland central. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. four-storey, square-plan tower house in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Liberton Tower is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance as a tower house and its association with Scottish literature. The structure exemplifies medieval architecture and reflects the region's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore its surroundings and appreciate the literary connections that enrich the site's character.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9146, -3.1774
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH16 6TQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh South
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 4.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6541506 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Liberton Tower?
- Liberton Tower is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH16 6TQ).
- What is Liberton Tower?
- Liberton Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Liberton Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH16 6TQ.
- How do I get to Liberton Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH16 6TQ.