Abbotsford
Extraordinary home of writer Sir Walter Scott sitting on the banks of the River Tweed in the glorious Scottish Borders.
Melrose, Roxburghshire
Visit Abbotsford, a monument to the tastes, talents and achievements of its creator, one of Scotland’s most important national figures; a renowned nineteenth-century writer and ‘Great Scot’ who changed how the world saw Scotland and Scotland saw itself.
Located in the heart of the beautiful Borders countryside, Abbotsford was built by Sir Walter Scott in the nineteenth century as a family home, work space and private museum and his interests can be seen in the amazing gothic architecture and interiors jam-packed with fascinating curios, artefacts, books and stories galore.
Visitors can learn about Sir Walter Scott through visiting the historic house and free exhibition. Browse Abbotsford’s shop, enjoy seasonal food in Ochiltree’s café or simply relax in the beautiful Regency Walled Gardens and tranquil woodlands.
New for 2023, explore Witch Corner, a wild-wood glen full of Sir Walter Scott’s favourite stories and their mischievous creatures, and enjoy twelve story stops, show-stopping sculptures and interactive content for all ages in a woodland trail full of supernatural surprises.
Witch corner trail