Literary houses · Central Scotland
Pilrig House
In or near Edinburgh.
Pilrig House — a literary house museum in scotland central.

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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.9694, -3.1813
- District
- City of Edinburgh
- Postcode
- EH6 5RF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Edinburgh North and Leith
- Nearest railway station
- Edinburgh Waverley — 2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17570705 (CC0)
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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.