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Description: A new visitor centre by the River Tweed in Melrose, combining a garden centre with coffee shop and gift shop. Ownership: Private Situation – OS ref: NT554345 How to get there: By car: Off the B6361 minor road from Melrose Abbey to Newstead along the riverside. Signposted. By public transport: No public transport past the site, but not too far to walk from Melrose ...
Type: Gardens
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Description: This is the house built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott, novelist and author of timeless classics. The house has a fine collection of historic relics, weapons and armour, and a large library of rare volumes. Ownership: Private Situation – OS ref: NT 518342 How to get there: By car: Lies between Melrose and Galashiels. On the B6360 which leaves the A6091, Melrose to G...
Type: Historical-Buildings
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Description: The monks of Kelso Abbey founded the church at Bowden around 1128, although only some fragments in the west gable and north wall survive from this original structure. The original church was a rectangular building to which transepts were added in the 15th century. The church has been remodelled at least twice since then, the last in 1909, and, while the exterior still bears a feel...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: The grounds of this 16th century peel tower with its attached added-on mansion house. Gardens laid out by Field Marshal Earl Haig. Ownership: Gardens only are open. The house is NOT open Situation – OS ref: NT 594333 How to get there: By car: On the B6356 St Boswells to Earlston Road. Follow signs for Wallace Statue and Scotts View. Left just before the Bemersyde hous...
Type: Gardens
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Description:A 25 hectare reserve with open water and marsh vegetation surrounded by grassland and woodland. There is a breeding colony of some 14,000 pairs of black headed gulls, and it also supports a wintering population of wigeon and greylag geese. It supports on its fringes interesting and varied wildlife. Ownership: Scottish Wildlife Trust Situation – OS ref: NT 614340 How to get ...
Type: Visitor-Attractions
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This short walk, on the flat, around the village of Darnick, close to Melrose, takes about forty minutes, and includes the old village and the bank of the Tweed. Ideal for a pleasant summer's afternoon. Visit the The Darnick Walk website Places to Stay in Melrose...
Type: Walking
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Description: These picturesque and remarkably complete ruins of the Abbey founded in the 12th century and destroyed in 1322, 1385 and finally in 1544, belonged to the monks of the Premonstratensian Order. It is the last resting place of Sir Walter Scott and Earl Haig, the World War 1 Field Marshal. Ownership: In the care of Historic Scotland. 5 star grading Situation – OS ref: NT 5...
Type: Abbeys
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Description: A peaceful and sheltered garden offering herbaceous and mixed borders, lawns, vegetable and fruit areas. Outstanding spring bulbs. Fine views of the Abbey and the Eildon Hills. P...
Type: Gardens
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Description: 9 hole golf course – attached to Lilliardsedge Holiday Park. Ownership: Private Club with membership. Situation – OS ref: NT 620265 How to get there: By car: 4 miles south of...
Type: Leisure-Activities
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Description: Littledean Tower, near Ploughlands Farm, Maxton was formerly a very important defended house, for many years the home of the Kers of Littledean, a branch of the Kers of Cessford. It makes use of the unusual site which it commands with the River Tweed on the north side and a burn to the east. The west end was built in the form of a half-moon and the east an oblong square – overall i...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: One of the four great Border Abbeys built during the 12th century. Home of the Cistercian Order in the reign of David I. Originally very plain, when it was rebuilt in the 15th century, it became very ornate. Much still standing. Reputed to be the burial place of the heart of Robert the Bruce. The Commendator’s House close by houses artefacts and carvings which have been found ov...
Type: Abbeys
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This walk takes you round the town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. The town is steeped in history, and you will find items of interest round every corner. Visit the Melrose Town Trail website Places to Stay in Melrose...
Type: Walking
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Description: A very extensive garden extending to some 26 acres. Probably in existence for some 350 years. Mature specimen trees, and azaleas, bulbs etc in season. Herbaceous borders.Arboretum. W...
Type: Gardens
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St Boswells Golf Club Address: St Boswells Golf Club Braeheads St Boswells Melrose TD6 0DE Contact: Telephone: 01835 823527 Secretary: Linda Cessford Holes 9 Yardage 5250 Par 66 ...
Type: Leisure-Activities
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This 62 ˝ mile / 100km walk links the two religious sites of Melrose Abbey and Lindisfarne Priory. Visit the St Cuthbert's Way website Places to Stay in Melrose...
Type: Walking
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Description: This scenic view is known world-wide. The view of the Eildon Hills from Bemersyde was one of Sir Walter Scott’s favourite views of his beloved Borderland. It is said that the horse pulling the hearse taking him to his interment at Dryburgh Abbey stopped at this spot, as it usually did on its daily outings with Sir Walter aboard. The Eildon Hills, the remains of volcanic activity...
Type: Scenic
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Description: An area of water meadow across which runs the Southern Upland Way. This site saw a battle in July 1526, when Sir Walter Scott of Branxholm tried unsuccessfully to rescue the young King...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: Modern exhibition on the life of the Scottish Roman Frontier. Artefacts, models, panels, replicas etc. New attraction is the reconstruction of the Roman soldier’s head. Ownership: Trimontium Trust Situation – OS ref: NT 547339 How to get there: By car: In Melrose Square. Car parking nearby (some Free, some Pay & Display) By public transport: Regular bus service...
Type: Museums
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Description: The most important Roman military complex between Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall guarded and secured the crossing of the Tweed at Newstead in the 2nd century AD. Excavations have revealed some of what was going on there, but much has still to be done. Helpful boards and viewing platforms. Guided walks arranged throughout the summer months. Ownership: Open access to t...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: Walk to the most important Roman military complex between Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall which guarded and secured the crossing of the Tweed at Newstead in the 2nd century AD. Excavations have revealed some of what was going on there, but much has still to be done. Helpful boards and viewing platforms. Guided walks arranged throughout the summer months. Ownership: Op...
Type: Walking
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At many places there are pleasant walks along the banks of the River Tweed. A site to give information about the River Tweed, with details of some of the interesting places to visit, and places to view can be found at: Walks by the Tweed ...
Type: Walking
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Think of our walks as a starter pack to your health and well-being. They are designed for people who are seeking a healthier lifestyle and are fun, social events. They usually last between 30 to 45 mi...
Type: Walking
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Description: This giant statue of Sir William Wallace, hero of many years of battling with the neighbouring English in the 13th century, stands in the grounds of Bemersyde House. Like most memorials in the area it was commissioned by David Stuart Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan. This huge statue of the ‘Guardian of Scotland’ stands 31 feet high in total, with the actual statue being 21˝ feet high....
Type: Visitor-Attractions
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Description: The summit of Eildon North Hill is crowned by the largest hillfort in Scotland. Built in the 10th century BC, this fortified site contains platforms for nearly 300 huts and may have se...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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This walk, starting in Melrose will take you up the Eildon Hills, then down to Newstead Village and back to Melrose. The climbs are quite steep, and sensible footwear is a must. Visit The Eildons ...
Type: Walking
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Description: A garden with extensive and glorious herbaceous borders which are the source of the flowers which are dried on the premises. Visitors can learn the craft of dried flower arranging, and browse among the unique range of dried flowers. They can purchase all they need to do their own arrangements, or relax in the orchard with its collection of historic apple varieties. Ownership: ...
Type: Gardens
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