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Places to Visit in
the Borders
Sir Walter Scott's Library
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Abbotsford House
Abbotsford is the house built and lived in
by Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist, and author of timeless
classics such as Waverley, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Lady of the Lake.
In 1811 Sir Walter bought the property
which was to become Abbotsford, set in the heart of the Scottish Borders, on
the banks of the River Tweed. The building of Abbotsford took six years, and
was completed in 1824. William Atkinson was the chosen architect, and George
Bulloch gave his advice on the furnishings, while local craftsmen carried
out the work.
The house was opened to the public in 1833,
five months after Sir Walter's death, and has been enjoyed by visitors ever
since. The house contains an impressive collection of historic relics,
weapons and armour, (also Rob Roy?s Gun and Montrose?s Sword), and a library
containing over 9,000 rare volumes.
Visitors will be able to see Sir Walter
Scott?s Study, Library, Drawing Room, Entrance Hall, Armouries and the
Dining Room where he died on 21st September 1832.
Browse in our Gift Shop where you will find
a wide range of souvenirs to choose from.
Relax in the delightful Tea Room or Walled
Garden, or take a stroll in our Extensive Grounds, Garden or along the
Woodland Walk.
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Visitors are able to view Sir Walter
Scott's immense collection of historic relics, weapons and armour, and over
9,000 rare books. Visitors can visit the Private Chapel, and wander through
the beautiful grounds, gardens and along the woodland walk.
Scott is buried at Dryburgh Abbey, one of
four abbeys that once were influential in Borders life. The abbeys themselves
were destroyed in 1544 by the invading armies of the English King Henry VIII,
when Mary, Queen of Scots was a young child. Today, the ruins remain beautiful
and poignant. A major visitor centre at Jedburgh Abbey explains the abbeys'
former importance. The monks first developed the skill of working with wool, the
forerunner of the textile industry that still thrives in the area today.
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Scott is buried at Dryburgh Abbey, one of
four abbeys that once were influential in Borders life. The abbeys themselves
were destroyed in 1544 by the invading armies of the English King Henry VIII,
when Mary, Queen of Scots was a young child. Today, the ruins remain beautiful
and poignant. A major visitor centre at Jedburgh Abbey explains the abbeys'
former importance. The monks first developed the skill of working with wool, the
forerunner of the textile industry that still thrives in the area today.
Abbotsford is the house built and lived in
by Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist, and author of timeless
classics such as Waverley, Rob Roy, Ivanhoe and The Lady of the Lake.
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