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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · Central Scotland

Pilrig House

In or near Edinburgh.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Pilrig House — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Pilrig House, Edinburgh - geograph.org.uk - 5569443

Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley · 2.0 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Pilrig 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. tower house in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

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Place summary

Pilrig House is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its historical significance in the Scottish literary scene. The house reflects the architectural style of its era and is associated with various literary figures. Visitors can explore its grounds and learn about its role in Scotland's cultural heritage.

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

Coordinates
55.9694, -3.1813
Postcode
EH6 5RF
Parliamentary constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith
Nearest railway station
Edinburgh Waverley2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pilrig House?
Pilrig House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH6 5RF).
What is Pilrig House?
Pilrig House — a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to Pilrig House?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH6 5RF.
How do I get to Pilrig House?
The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH6 5RF.