Introduction
60km (37 miles) SE of Edinburgh, 113km (70 miles) NW of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 65km (40 miles) W of Berwick-upon-Tweed
Rich in sights, Melrose is a highlight of the Borders: It offers one of the most beautiful ruined abbeys in the region, as well as diverse shopping. Abbotsford House, former home of Sir Walter Scott, is only 3km (2 miles) west, and Melrose is close to the Southern Upland Way, which passes to the north. Even if you can follow only part of this trail, take a day hike on the section along the River Tweed outside Melrose -- it's one of the most delightful and scenic walks in Scotland.
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Melrose Abbey
These lichen-covered ruins, among the most beautiful in Europe, are all that's left of the ecclesiastical community established by Cistercian monks...
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Abbotsford House
This was the home Sir Walter Scott built, and lived in, from 1812 until he died. Designed in the Scottish baronial style and considered, after...
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Thirlestane Castle
One of Scotland's most imposing country houses, Thirlestane has been owned by the Lauderdale family since 1218. A T-shaped building, the castle...
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