Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Lochhouse Tower
Lochhouse Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Lochhouse Tower 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 Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Lochhouse Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands, established in 1550. This historic structure is known for its association with notable literary figures. The tower offers insight into the region's cultural heritage and architectural history. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which reflects the area's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 55.3157, -3.4486
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG10 9SF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Established
- 1550
Sources
- wikidata: Q7548754 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lochhouse Tower?
- Lochhouse Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG10 9SF).
- What is Lochhouse Tower?
- Lochhouse Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Lochhouse Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode DG10 9SF.
- When was Lochhouse Tower built?
- Built or established in 1550.
- How do I get to Lochhouse Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG10 9SF. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.