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Newbattle Abbey

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Newbattle Abbey

Name: Newbattle Abbey
Rating: 2

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Location: Eskbank / Newbattle, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Amy

July 29, 2019

Founded in 1140 by monks from the nearby Melrose, Newbattle Abbey was once a Cistercian monastery. The abbey had a difficult past and was burned down by English royalists in 1385. Later, the abbey was turned into a stately home before becoming a College of Education in 1937 which it remains today. The abbey is also a popular venue for events and weddings.

You can explore the abbey's 900 year history on a guided tour on Tuesday evenings at 7.30pm. The tour costs £5 per person. You can find more information, here: newbattleabbey.com/tours

Johanna

September 7, 2018

The former Cistercian abbey from 1140 is now a college and a popular location for events such as weddings, celebrations and meetings. The large building is surrounded by a large park with an Italian garden and a forest.

You can also visit the old abbey. Guided tours take place on Tuesday evening, but you have to register in advance. More information can be found here: newbattleabbey.com/tours

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Location: Eskbank / Newbattle, Lothian, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Newbattle Abbey

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