Literary houses · Scottish Lowlands
Shieldgreen Tower
In or near Walkerburn.
Shieldgreen Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Shieldgreen Tower 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. architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
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Place summary
Shieldgreen Tower is a literary house located in central Scotland. It is known for its historical significance and connection to notable literary figures. The tower offers insight into the region's literary heritage, making it a point of interest for those exploring Scottish culture. Visitors can expect a setting that reflects its literary past.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6774, -3.1563
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- EH45 8SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- wikidata: Q56664987 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shieldgreen Tower?
- Shieldgreen Tower is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode EH45 8SS).
- What is Shieldgreen Tower?
- Shieldgreen Tower — a literary house museum in scotland central.
- How do I get to Shieldgreen Tower?
- The nearest town is Walkerburn. Drivers can use postcode EH45 8SS.
- How do I get to Shieldgreen Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EH45 8SS. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.