Literary houses · Central Scotland
Ravensneuk Castle
In or near Auchendinny.
Ravensneuk Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.

Andreas Wilhelm — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Ravensneuk 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. architectural structure in Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Ravensneuk Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its association with notable literary figures. The site reflects the architectural style and cultural significance of its era. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the connection to Scotland's literary heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8180, -3.2417
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 8PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661743 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ravensneuk Castle?
- Ravensneuk Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 8PL).
- What is Ravensneuk Castle?
- Ravensneuk Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Ravensneuk Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode EH26 8PL.
- How do I get to Ravensneuk Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 8PL. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.