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Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Newark Castle

In or near Walkerburn.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

Newark Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.

Door to Newark Castle - geograph.org.uk - 4080960

M J Richardson β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Galashiels Β· 9.9 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Newark 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. tower house in Selkirkshire, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Newark Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance and association with various literary figures. The site offers insights into the literary heritage of the region, providing a backdrop for exploration of its cultural context. Visitors can expect a blend of history and literature in a tranquil setting.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.5553, -2.9186
Postcode
TD7 5EU
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Galashiels β€” 9.9 km

Sources

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Foulshiels

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Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bridge, Yarrow Water, Yarrowford

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Foulshiels Hill

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Vineyards Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bowhill

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Gardens Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bowhill House

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Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

General's Bridge

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Where to eat & stay near Newark Castle

Places to stay

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Glen Hotel

The Glen Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Victoria Park Campsite

Victoria Park Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

The County

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Cavorting Cow - geograph.org.uk - 1706498πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Kingsknowe Hotel, Galashiels 1988 - geograph.org.uk - 4275442πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kingsknowes Hotel

Kingsknowes Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweedside Caravan Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

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Roundabout in Clovenfords where the A72 and B710 meet - geograph.org.uk - 4775002πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Newark Castle?
Newark Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 5EU).
What is Newark Castle?
Newark Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to Newark Castle?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 9.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD7 5EU.
How do I get to Newark Castle?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 5EU. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.