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Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands

Old Holylee House

In or near Walkerburn.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Old Holylee House — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Gatehopeknowe Bridge carrying the A72 over Gatehopeknow Burn - geograph.org.uk - 4778470

Peter Wood — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Stow · 9.4 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Old Holylee House 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. architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Old Holylee House is a literary house located in central Scotland. This property is notable for its literary connections, although specific details about its historical significance or former residents are not provided. Visitors can expect a setting that reflects its literary heritage, offering insights into Scotland's cultural narrative.

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

Coordinates
55.6295, -2.9679
Postcode
EH43 6BD
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Nearest railway station
Stow9.4 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Holylee House?
Old Holylee House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH43 6BD).
What is Old Holylee House?
Old Holylee House — a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to Old Holylee House?
The nearest railway station is Stow, about 9.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH43 6BD.
How do I get to Old Holylee House?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH43 6BD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.