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Melrose Abbey

Melrose Abbey

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Melrose Abbey

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Location: Melrose And District, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Eildon Hills & Melrose Abbey loop from Melrose

9.19km

02:59

410m

400m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. River Tweed and Melrose Abbey loop — Roxburghshire

6.40km

01:40

50m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Melrose Abbey and Trimontium Roman Fort loop from Earlston — Roxburghshire

20.7km

05:39

320m

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Amy

January 29, 2021

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. In 1385, Richard II's army destroyed most of the abbey. It is also thought to be the resting place of Robert the Bruce's heart, one of Scotland's national heroes. You can find more information, here: visitscotland.com/info/see-do/melrose-abbey-p247611.

Norðurljós

April 10, 2016

The monastery ruins are located in the middle of the small town of Melrose under the administration of the Historic Scotland Trust. Opposite the abbey is a paid parking. If you turn left in front of the abbey by car and then turn into the next street after about 200 meters you will have free parking lots.

Opening hours:
01.04. until 30.09. from 9.30 to 17.30
01.10. until 31.03. from 09.30 to 16.30
Admission for adults is 5.20 pounds.

There is a German audio-guide tour, for which no additional fees apply. I would really recommend this audioguide tour for the ruin tour of the actual abbey: very atmospheric description of the history of the abbey.

Next to the abbey is still a museum. The museum visit is included in the entrance fee.

Further information: historic-scotland.gov-uk

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Ziggy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏳️‍🌈

February 24, 2022

You will have to pay to get access to the abbey but it is really nice to walk inside and around it.

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Location: Melrose And District, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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