Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
Petty Castle
In or near Westhill.
Petty Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport · 3.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Petty Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland highlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle ruin in Highland, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Petty Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and connections to various authors. The property serves as a testament to the region's literary heritage. Visitors can explore its surroundings and appreciate the natural beauty that has inspired many writers.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5213, -4.1082
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV2 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness Airport — 3.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q54869689 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Petty Castle?
- Petty Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV2 7JH).
- What is Petty Castle?
- Petty Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Petty Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 3.4 km away. The nearest town is Westhill. Drivers can use postcode IV2 7JH.
- How do I get to Petty Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV2 7JH.