Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. A breathtaking place to visit located on the banks of the River Tweed in the glorious Scottish Borders.
Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford’s historic house, chapel, gardens, Witch Corner sculpture trail and Visitor Centre including gift shop, café and free exhibition are open every day 10am-4pm (last entry to house and Witch Corner 3pm). Our estate walks are always open to the public.
Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Visit our permanent exhibition in the Visitor Centre and discover the life story of one of Scotland’s greatest men-of-letters for yourself. Follow Scott’s remarkable story from his birth in Edinburgh in 1771 to his childhood in the Borders, professional legal career, meteoric rise to fame as the author of the Waverley novels, financial ruin ...
Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford offers a fantastic network of paths across the 120 acre estate, many of which also connect with walking routes around Abbotsford. Take a stroll through Scott’s planted woodlands, walk alongside the Tweed and discover hidden pathways and views which inspired Scott’s imagination with the maps in our Estate section .
Stay at Abbotsford | Luxury Group Self Catering Scottish Borders
Abbotsford’s Hope Scott Wing is the perfect luxury accommodation for groups of up to 16 guests on a self-catering basis in Melrose, Scottish Borders. Book your stay online.
Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. A breathtaking place to visit located on the banks of the River Tweed in the glorious Scottish Borders.
Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Built in 1753 by local smuggler John Nisbet, and of a John Adam design the architecture includes secret hiding places where smuggled goods were kept. Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. A breathtaking place to visit located on the banks of …
Witch Corner at Abbotsford - Witchcraft & Folklore Interactive …
The stories and award-winning sculptures of Witch Corner are directly inspired by the writings and trail-blazing research of Sir Walter Scott of Abbotsford, one of Scotland’s greatest storytellers, collectors, and folklorists.
Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Jun 7, 2024 · Abbotsford House in the Scottish Borders, the home of Sir Walter Scott, will stage this year’s festival in its grounds as part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of the life and work of Scotland’s greatest writer.
Abbotsford - The Home of Sir Walter Scott
Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. A breathtaking place to visit located on the banks of the River Tweed in the glorious Scottish Borders.