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Things to Do in Melrose
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Abbotsford House 
In 1811 Sir Walter Scott, already an established writer, bought... |
Houses / Mansions | Melrose |
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Dryburgh Abbey
The final resting place of Sir Walter Scott and his wife, and... |
Religious Sites | Melrose |
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Melrose Abbey
Just off the square sit the ruins of Melrose Abbey, one of the... |
Religious Sites | Melrose |
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Priorwood Gardens
The National Trust for Scotland's Priorwood Gardens, next to... |
Gardens / Arboretums | Melrose |
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Scott's View
This is possibly the most photographed rural view in the south... |
Viewpoints | Melrose |
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Scott's View
There's no escaping Sir Walter in this part of the country: 3... |
Viewpoints | Melrose |
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Thirlestane Castle
This large, turreted, and castellated house, part of which was... |
Castles / Palaces | Melrose |
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Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre
On exhibit here are such artifacts as tools, weapons, and armor... |
Archaeological Sites | Melrose |
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