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David,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
15 May 2022
Good
A wonderful house in a beautiful setting. Explains the life of a great writer like Sir Walter Scott and brings it all alive. Well worth the trip David
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Tania,  United Kingdom United Kingdom
13 May 2022
Excellent
Most enjoyable. Very knowledgeable volunteers. Good audio description and great cafe with good range of vegan options. Enjoyed walk with dogs too.
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Willie,  Australia Australia
23 Sep 2022
Excellent
A very worthwhile visit. The optional tour of the house with ‘Walter Scott’ as the guide brought it to life. The gardens and walk along the Tweed River were beautiful. We saw otters as well as...
A very worthwhile visit. The optional tour of the house with ‘Walter Scott’ as the guide brought it to life. The gardens and walk along the Tweed River were beautiful. We saw otters as well as ducks in the river.
Abbotsford

About: Abbotsford House

Abbotsford House is the former home of Sir Walter Scott - a poet and novelist who wrote much of his work here. Located on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, this historic mansion is an easy drive from Edinburgh.

Abbotsford House

Tuesday
11:00:00 - 15:00:00
Wednesday
11:00:00 - 15:00:00
Thursday
11:00:00 - 15:00:00
Friday
11:00:00 - 15:00:00
Saturday
11:00:00 - 15:00:00
Sunday
11:00:00 - 15:00:00
Monday
11:00:00 - 15:00:00
Abbotsford House
Abbotsford Terrace, TD6 9BQ, Melrose
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