Literary houses · Scottish Highlands
St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford
In or near Portknockie.
St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford 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. architectural structure in Moray, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
St John's Church and Tower of Deskford is located in Deskford, within the Scottish Highlands. This site features a historic church and its adjacent tower. The structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical context in the region. Visitors can expect to engage with the local heritage and scenic surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 57.6422, -2.8243
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB56 5UA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aberdeenshire North and Moray East
Sources
- wikidata: Q56668711 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford?
- St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB56 5UA).
- What is St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford?
- St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford?
- Drivers can use postcode AB56 5UA.
- How do I get to St John's church and Tower of Deskford, Deskford?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode AB56 5UA. It sits within the Aberdeenshire North and Moray East parliamentary constituency.