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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · Central Scotland

Otterston Castle

In or near North Queensferry.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Otterston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Cockairnie, by Otterston Loch - geograph.org.uk - 5287329

M J Richardson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Dalgety Bay · 2.0 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Otterston 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. building in Fife, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Otterston Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance in relation to Scottish literature. The castle offers insights into the literary heritage of the region and serves as a venue for various literary events and activities. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the architecture and grounds associated with this notable site.

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Coordinates
56.0531, -3.3420
District
Fife
Postcode
KY3 0RZ
Parliamentary constituency
Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy
Nearest railway station
Dalgety Bay2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Otterston Castle?
Otterston Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KY3 0RZ).
What is Otterston Castle?
Otterston Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to Otterston Castle?
The nearest railway station is Dalgety Bay, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode KY3 0RZ.
How do I get to Otterston Castle?
The nearest railway station is Dalgety Bay, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KY3 0RZ.