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Melrose Abbey

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One of the most famous ruins in Scotland. Founded in 1136 by David I as Cistercian abbey. Sacked by Edward II and destroyed by Richard II. Substantial Gothic ruins of the abbey date from the reconstruction of 1400. Exterior decorative sculpture, fine traceried stonework. Cloister ruins. Robert the Bruce's heart is reportedly buried here. Commendator's House contains collection of objects found during excavation.
Melrose, Borders, Scotland

About Melrose Abbey
Attraction Type: Abbey
Location: on B6360
Phone: 01896 822 562
Historic Scotland
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OS NT548341
Heritage Rating:   ?

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Nearest Towns and Villages Wark-on-Tweed - 17.8 miles away Norham - 23.6 miles away Etal - 24.4 miles away Ford - 24.9 miles away Wooler - 28.3 miles away Tweedmouth - 29.9 miles away Spittal - 30.5 miles away Berwick-upon-Tweed - 31.5 miles away

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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Jock's Cottage - 7.3 miles from Melrose Abbey Smailholm, Borders Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £275

Craggs Cottage - 7.3 miles from Melrose Abbey Smailholm, Borders Sleeps: 5 Stay from: £300

Edmonston House - 12.2 miles from Melrose Abbey Ednam, Borders Sleeps: 10 Stay from: £300

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Nearest Hotels

George & Abbotsford Hotel - 0.1 miles from Melrose Abbey Melrose, Borders Stay from: £55.00

The Buccleuch Arms Hotel - 3.3 miles from Melrose Abbey Melrose, Borders Stay from: £76.00

County Hotel - 5.9 miles from Melrose Abbey Selkirk, Borders Stay from: £39.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Huntlywood Granary - 7.1 miles from Melrose Abbey Bassendean, Borders From: £35.00

Black Bull Hotel - 8.4 miles from Melrose Abbey Lauder, Borders From: £115.00

Bank House, Coldstream - 18.6 miles from Melrose Abbey Coldstream, Borders From: £50.00

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Melrose
Tourist Information Centre
Abbey House
Abbey Street
Melrose
Scottish Borders
Scotland
TD6 9LG
Tel: 08706 080404
Fax: 01750 21886
Email: melrose@visitscotland.com
Web: http://www.visitscottishborders.com
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