Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Tarbolton motte
In or near Tarbolton.
Tarbolton motte — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport · 8.2 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Tarbolton motte 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 South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Tarbolton motte is a historical earthwork located in central Scotland. This site features a motte, which is a type of artificial mound, and is associated with the area's medieval history. It is notable for its connections to literature, as it was linked to the poet Robert Burns. The motte provides insight into the feudal landscape of Scotland and its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5148, -4.4844
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA5 5QZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Prestwick International Airport — 8.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56664185 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarbolton motte?
- Tarbolton motte is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA5 5QZ).
- What is Tarbolton motte?
- Tarbolton motte — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Tarbolton motte?
- The nearest railway station is Prestwick International Airport, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA5 5QZ.
- How do I get to Tarbolton motte?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KA5 5QZ. It sits within the Central Ayrshire parliamentary constituency.