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Temple of the Muses

Temple of the Muses

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Temple of the Muses

Name: Temple of the Muses
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Location: Maxton And Mertoun, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Wandering Cloud

September 11, 2023

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.

Brian

January 28, 2024

If you are visiting the Scottish Borders, you might want to check out the Temple of the Muses, a charming rotunda that overlooks the River Tweed near Dryburgh Abbey. It was built in 1817 by the 11th Earl of Buchan, a passionate admirer of the poet James Thomson, who wrote The Four Seasons and Rule Britannia. The temple has nine columns, each inscribed with the name of one of the nine muses of Greek mythology, and a bust of Thomson on top. You can reach the temple by following the signs from the William Wallace Statue or crossing the Chain Bridge from Dryburgh Village

JakobusPilger

June 15, 2024

From a distance, the roof of the building, which stands on a small hill, and the striking red columns shimmer through the trees. The architecture could indicate a small round temple or a pavilion. As you get closer, you can see people inside - no, there are statues placed there! "THE MUSE OF NATURE" is the title of the work of art.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Maxton And Mertoun, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Temple of the Muses

1. Dryburgh Abbey and Crystal Well loop from St Boswells — Roxburghshire

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