Literary houses · Central Scotland
Fairlie Castle
In or near West Kilbride.
Fairlie Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
Raibeart MacAoidh — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie · 0.4 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Fairlie Castle is a literary house museum located in scotland highlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Fairlie Castle is a literary house located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical connections to various authors and its picturesque setting. The castle features a distinctive architectural style that reflects its heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds to the site's literary significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7543, -4.8494
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA29 0BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Nearest railway station
- Fairlie — 0.4 km
- Official site
- canmore.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17830889 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fairlie Castle?
- Fairlie Castle is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode KA29 0BP).
- What is Fairlie Castle?
- Fairlie Castle — a literary house museum in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Fairlie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is West Kilbride. Drivers can use postcode KA29 0BP.
- How do I get to Fairlie Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Fairlie, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA29 0BP.