πŸ“Œ Town in Scottish Borders
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Melrose is one of those places where history and scenery converge to create an captivating destination. Despite its smallish size, this pretty Tweeddale town boasts a list of tourist sites perhaps unsurpassed in the Scottish Borders, ranging from a magnificent ruined abbey and Roman heritage to exquisite gardens and excellent local walks – see below for our full list. The wealth of attractions gives Melrose a capacity to absorb large numbers of visitors, but gives the central district a pleasantly bustling feel in high season.

🌍 Location

πŸ“Œ Scottish Borders

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NT 547341

πŸ›°οΈ GPS coordinates: 55.598209,-2.721169

🚢 This is a great place to explore on foot, with loads to do locally including excellent walks. Abbotsford can be reached by walking for a few miles along the River Tweed.

πŸš†πŸšŒ Bus connections are good, with routes from most Scottish Borders towns. The Borders railway line from Edinburgh teminates at Tweedbank, 1 mi distant (there’s a bus connection or you could walk).

πŸš— There’s a pay and display car park in the centre, with free spots further away.

Explore nearby

<1 mi away

>> Harmony Garden β˜…β˜…β˜…

>> Melrose Abbey β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…

>> Melrose Abbey Gardens β˜…β˜…

>> Priorwood Garden β˜…β˜…

>> Trimontium Museum β˜…β˜…

>> Walk: Melrose Tweed trail β˜…β˜…β˜… (map: green)

>> Walk: An eroding Eildon trio β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… (map: orange)

<3 mi away

>> Rhymer’s Stone β˜… (1 mi β†’)

>> Abbotsford β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜… (2 mi ←)

>> Leaderfoot Viaduct β˜…β˜… (2 mi β†’)

>> Dryburgh Abbey β˜…β˜…β˜… (3 mi β†’)

>> Scott’s View β˜…β˜… (3 mi β†’)

>> Walk: Baa Baa Black Hill β˜…β˜…β˜… (3 mi ↑, map: blue)

>> William Wallace Statue (Dryburgh) β˜… (3 mi β†’)

Local walks map

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