Literary houses · Central Scotland
Ormiston Castle
In or near Ormiston.
Ormiston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Ewen Rennie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans · 6.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ormiston 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 East Lothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Ormiston Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and connection to various literary figures. The castle showcases architectural features typical of its era, offering insight into Scotland's cultural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the surroundings that inspired many works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8989, -2.9415
- District
- East Lothian
- Postcode
- EH35 5NJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Lothian East
- Nearest railway station
- Prestonpans — 6.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q72423922 (CC0)
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Ormiston
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enclosures 500m NNW of Templehall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ormiston Castle?
- Ormiston Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH35 5NJ).
- What is Ormiston Castle?
- Ormiston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Ormiston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH35 5NJ.
- How do I get to Ormiston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Prestonpans, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH35 5NJ.