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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Mount

In or near Coldstream.

β™Ώ Wheelchair accessible

The Mount β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.

Inside Castlelaw - geograph.org.uk - 6727461

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

The Mount 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. motte-and-bailey castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

The Mount is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is notable for its association with prominent literary figures. The house serves as a testament to the region's cultural heritage and literary history. Visitors can explore its historical significance and the surrounding landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.6693, -2.2969
Postcode
TD12 4LT
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Sources

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Vineyards Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hatchednize

Hatchednize β€” a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

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Vineyards Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hatchednize

Hatchednize β€” a UK vineyard in scotland central, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.

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Forts Β· Scottish Lowlands

Obelisk to Lord Dunglass, Park, The Hirsel

Obelisk to Lord Dunglass, Park, The Hirsel β€” a martello broad in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Memorials & monuments Β· Scottish Lowlands

Lord Dunglass Obelisk

Lord Dunglass Obelisk β€” a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Hirsel Law

Hirsel Law β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 96 m.

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Where to eat & stay near The Mount

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Coldstream Holiday Park

Coldstream Holiday Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

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Hotels Β· North East England

Collingwood Arms

Collingwood Arms β€” a hotel in scotland central.

β†— collingwoodarms.com
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Hotels Β· North East England

Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel

Tillmouth Park Country House Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

β†— tillmouthpark.co.uk
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Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Houndridge

Houndridge β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Down To Greenlaw - geograph.org.uk - 4508856πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Blackadder Caravan Park

Blackadder Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

β†— blackadder.co
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Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Cross Keys Hotel

Cross Keys Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Newcastle Arms

Newcastle Arms β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Masons Arms

The Masons Arms in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— themasonsarmsnorham.co.uk
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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Victoria Hotel

The Victoria Hotel in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

β†— thevictoriahotelnorham.co.uk
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Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns

The Royal Bar, 15 Market Square, Duns in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

59 And 61, Bridge Street

59 And 61, Bridge Street in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Historic pubs Β· North East England

Red Lion Public House

Red Lion Public House in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.

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Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Auchenharvie Castle

Auchenharvie Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Law Castle

Law Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Montfode Castle

Montfode Castle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Stanecastle

Stanecastle β€” a literary house museum in scotland highlands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Mount?
The Mount is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4LT).
What is The Mount?
The Mount β€” a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to The Mount?
Drivers can use postcode TD12 4LT.
Is The Mount a protected site?
Yes β€” The Mount is part of the Tweed Catchment Rivers - England: Lower Tweed and Whiteadder SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to The Mount?
Drivers can navigate to postcode TD12 4LT. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.