Literary houses · Central Scotland
Traquair House
tower house converted to country house in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
About
Traquair House 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. tower house converted to country house in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Traquair House is a historic literary house located in central Scotland. It is owned by Peter D'Arcy Joseph Maxwell-Stuart, the 20th of Traquair. The house is notable for its long-standing connection to Scottish history and literature. Visitors can explore its extensive grounds and learn about its heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6083, -3.0640
- Official site
- www.traquair.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1307609 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Traquair House?
- Traquair House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Traquair House?
- tower house converted to country house in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
- How do I get to Traquair House?
- Its coordinates are 55.6083°, -3.0640°.
- Who owns Traquair House?
- Traquair House is owned by Peter D'Arcy Joseph Maxwell-Stuart, 20th of Traquair.