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

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge · 3.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Southside 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. tower house in Midlothian, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Southside Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance in the literary world, serving as a residence for notable writers. The castle's architecture reflects the region's heritage and offers insights into the lives of its former inhabitants. Visitors can explore the surroundings that inspired various works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8637, -3.0093
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH23 4NZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
- Nearest railway station
- Gorebridge — 3.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17828200 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Southside Castle?
- Southside Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH23 4NZ).
- What is Southside Castle?
- Southside Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Southside Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gorebridge, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH23 4NZ.
- How do I get to Southside Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gorebridge, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH23 4NZ.