Literary houses · North West England
Gilnockie Tower
In or near Gretna Green.
Gilnockie Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Gilnockie Tower is a literary house museum located in scotland lowlands. 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 Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Gilnockie Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its historical significance and connection to the Border Reivers. The tower is a prominent example of a fortified tower house from the 16th century. Visitors can explore its architectural features and learn about its literary associations.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0976, -2.9695
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG14 0XD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q2627274 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gilnockie Tower?
- Gilnockie Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DG14 0XD).
- What is Gilnockie Tower?
- Gilnockie Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Gilnockie Tower?
- The nearest town is Gretna Green. Drivers can use postcode DG14 0XD.
- How do I get to Gilnockie Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG14 0XD. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.