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Literary houses · Scottish Highlands

Petty Castle

In or near Westhill.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Petty Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

Graveyard and church of Petty - geograph.org.uk - 3698794

Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

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.

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

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

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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.