Ancrum

The Top 20 Attractions around Ancrum

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Ancrum. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Ancrum is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

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Melrose Abbey
Hiking Highlight
The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. …
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Eildon Hill North
Hiking Highlight
The three shapely summits of the Eildon Hills are an iconic part of the Scottish Borders landscape and afford breathtaking views. Excavations have found evidence that the hill fort was occupied in the Bronze Age.
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Leaderfoot Viaduct
Hiking Highlight
Built: about 1863

Opened in October 1865, this bridge for trains has 19 arches, each with a span of 13 meters.

As a building material served bricks, which have blocks …
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Temple of the Muses
Hiking Highlight
This beautiful circular temple was built in 1817 by the Earl of Buchan (probably not with own hands, I gather?...) as a tribute to poet James Thomson. A beautiful place to stop at.
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