Literary houses · North West England
Riccarton Tower
In or near Newcastleton.
Riccarton Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Whitrope Siding · 4.8 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Riccarton 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. architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Riccarton Tower is a literary house located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical association with the writer Sir Walter Scott. The tower stands as a testament to the region's literary heritage and offers insights into Scott's life and work. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which is rich in natural beauty and cultural significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2543, -2.7189
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD9 0SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Whitrope Siding — 4.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q56664479 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Riccarton Tower?
- Riccarton Tower is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TD9 0SN).
- What is Riccarton Tower?
- Riccarton Tower — a literary house museum in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Riccarton Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Whitrope Siding, about 4.8 km away. The nearest town is Newcastleton. Drivers can use postcode TD9 0SN.
- How do I get to Riccarton Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Whitrope Siding, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD9 0SN.