Literary houses · Central Scotland
Murieston Castle
In or near Polbeth.
Murieston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
John Riddell — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South · 2.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Murieston Castle 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. ruined tower house at Murieston Castle Farm, West Lothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Murieston Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance in Scottish literature. The structure reflects the architectural styles of its era and has connections to various literary figures. Visitors can expect to explore the castle's grounds and appreciate its cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8552, -3.5190
- District
- West Lothian
- Postcode
- EH54 9AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Livingston
- Nearest railway station
- Livingston South — 2.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17852405 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Murieston Castle?
- Murieston Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH54 9AL).
- What is Murieston Castle?
- Murieston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Murieston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH54 9AL.
- How do I get to Murieston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Livingston South, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH54 9AL.