Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands
The Mount
In or near Coldstream.
The Mount β a literary house museum in scotland central.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ1.5 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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6693, -2.2969
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD12 4LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661705 (CC0)
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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.