Abbotsford, The Home of Sir Walter Scott
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Formerly Sir Walter Scott’s illustrious Scottish Borders residence, Abbotsford is a tribute to the major figure of the Romantic movement.
Abbotsford sits at the heart of the landscape that inspired the poetry and novels of its creator, Sir Walter Scott. Unlike the homes of other great writers, this is a house that the writer himself designed and is a physical representation of the Romantic Movement that he helped to create.
The house contains an impressive collection of historic relics, weapons and armour, including Rob Roy's gun, dirk and sword, and an extensive library containing over 9,000 rare volumes. It sits amid formal gardens and a wider landscape that Scott designed and planted.
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Address
Abbotsford, Melrose, Borders, TD6 9BQ
01896 752043
Opening times
Open daily 10am-5pm (last entry at 4pm)
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