Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Terringzean Castle
In or near Auchinleck.
Terringzean Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck · 1.6 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Terringzean Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in East Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Terringzean Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. Established in 1696, it is noted for its historical significance and architectural style. The site offers insights into the literary heritage of the region, attracting those interested in Scotland's cultural history. Visitors can explore the surroundings and appreciate the landscape that has inspired various works of literature.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4570, -4.2857
- District
- East Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA18 1AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kilmarnock and Loudoun
- Established
- 1696
- Nearest railway station
- Auchinleck — 1.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q7703723 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Terringzean Castle?
- Terringzean Castle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA18 1AX).
- What is Terringzean Castle?
- Terringzean Castle — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Terringzean Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA18 1AX.
- When was Terringzean Castle built?
- Built or established in 1696.
- How do I get to Terringzean Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Auchinleck, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA18 1AX.