Literary houses · North West England
Muirfad Castle
Muirfad Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Muirfad 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 Minnigaff, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Muirfad Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. This site is notable for its connection to literary figures, providing insight into the cultural history of the region. Visitors can expect to explore the surroundings that inspired various works, although specific details about the castle's architecture or historical timeline are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9382, -4.4092
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 7BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
Sources
- wikidata: Q105975374 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muirfad Castle?
- Muirfad Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 7BA).
- What is Muirfad Castle?
- Muirfad Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Muirfad Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 7BA.
- How do I get to Muirfad Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 7BA. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.