π 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.
π Location
π Scottish Borders
π§ O.S. Grid Reference: NT 547341
π°οΈ GPS coordinates: 55.598209,-2.721169
πΆ 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.
ππ 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).
π 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 β)
>> 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 β, map: blue)
>> William Wallace Statue (Dryburgh) β (3 mi β)