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Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands

The Mount

In or near Coldstream.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

The Mount — a literary house museum in scotland central.

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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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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Mount?
The Mount is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode TD12 4LT).
What is The Mount?
The Mount — a literary house museum in scotland central.
How do I get to The Mount?
The nearest town is Coldstream. Drivers can use postcode TD12 4LT.
Is The Mount a protected site?
Yes — 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.