Literary houses · Central Scotland
Uttershill Castle
In or near Auchendinny.
Uttershill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Jim Barton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Uttershill Castle 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 in Penicuik, Scotland
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Place summary
Uttershill Castle is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance in Scottish literature. The site offers insight into the life and works of notable literary figures associated with the region. Visitors can expect a blend of cultural heritage and scenic surroundings.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8221, -3.2169
- District
- Midlothian
- Postcode
- EH26 8LT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Midlothian
Sources
- wikidata: Q40812708 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uttershill Castle?
- Uttershill Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH26 8LT).
- What is Uttershill Castle?
- Uttershill Castle — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Uttershill Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode EH26 8LT.
- How do I get to Uttershill Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH26 8LT. It sits within the Midlothian parliamentary constituency.