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Scottish Borders Melrose

	100 Aker Wood Visitor Centre Description: A new visitor centre by the River Tweed in Melrose, combining a garden centre with coffee shop and gift shop. Ownership: Private Situation � OS ref: NT554345 How to get there... Type: Gardens
	Abbotsford House Description: This is the house built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott, novelist and author of timeless classics. The house has a fine collection of historic relics, weapons and armour, and a large ... Type: Historical-Buildings
	Dryburgh Falconry Description: A new Falconry Centre offering Daily Demonstrations and Bird of Prey Experiences. Ownership: Privately owned Situation � OS ref: NT 591317 How to get there: By car: Lies off... Type: Visitor-Attractions
	Bowden Kirk Description: The monks of Kelso Abbey founded the church at Bowden around 1128, although only some fragments in the west gable and north wall survive from this original structure. The original chur... Type: Archaeological-Sites
	Bemersyde Moss Description:A 25 hectare reserve with open water and marsh vegetation surrounded by grassland and woodland. There is a breeding colony of some 14,000 pairs of black headed gulls, and it also supports... Type: Visitor-Attractions
	The Darnick Walk, Melrose This short walk, on the flat, around the village of Darnick, close to Melrose, takes about forty minutes, and includes the old village and the bank of the Tweed. Ideal for a pleasant summer's af... Type: Walking
	Dryburgh Abbey Description: These picturesque and remarkably complete ruins of the Abbey founded in the 12th century and destroyed in 1322, 1385 and finally in 1544, belonged to the monks of the Premonstratensian ... Type: Abbeys
	Harmony Garden Description: A peaceful and sheltered garden offering herbaceous and mixed borders, lawns, vegetable and fruit areas. Outstanding spring bulbs. Fine views of the Abbey and the Eildon Hills. P... Type: Gardens
	Lilliesleaf Nursery and Walled Garden Description: Situated in the heart of the Scottish Borders, this nursery gives you the opportunity to see plants in their setting and discuss your needs with the friendly proprietor and staff. Walk... Type: Gardens
	Littledean Tower Description: Littledean Tower, near Ploughlands Farm, was formerly a very important defended house, for many years the home of the Kers of Littledean, a branch of the Kers of Cessford. It makes use ... Type: Archaeological-Sites
	Melrose Abbey Description: One of the four great Border Abbeys built during the 12th century. Home of the Cistercian Order in the reign of David I. Originally very plain, when it was rebuilt in the 15th century,... Type: Abbeys
	Melrose Town Trail This walk takes you round the town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. The town is steeped in history, and you will find items of interest round every corner. Visit the Melrose Town Trail website... Type: Walking
	Mertoun House Gardens, St Boswells Description: A very extensive garden extending to some 26 acres. Probably in existence for some 350 years. Mature specimen trees, and azaleas, bulbs etc in season. Herbaceous borders.Arboretum. W... Type: Gardens
	St Cuthbert's Way This 62 � mile / 100km walk links the two religious sites of Melrose Abbey and Lindisfarne Priory. Visit the St Cuthbert's Way website Places to Stay in Melrose... Type: Walking
	Scott's View, Bemersyde Description: This scenic view is known world-wide. The view of the Eildon Hills from Bemersyde was one of Sir Walter Scott�s favourite views of his beloved Borderland. It is said that the horse p... Type: Scenic
	Skirmish Field, Melrose Description: An area of water meadow across which runs the Southern Upland Way. This site saw a battle in July 1526, when Sir Walter Scott of Branxholm tried unsuccessfully to rescue the young King... Type: Archaeological-Sites
	The Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre Description: Modern exhibition on the life of the Scottish Roman Frontier. Artefacts, models, panels, replicas etc. New attraction is the reconstruction of the Roman soldier�s head. Ownership: ... Type: Museums
	Trimontium Roman Fort Description: The most important Roman military complex between Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall guarded and secured the crossing of the Tweed at Newstead in the 2nd century AD. Excavations ha... Type: Archaeological-Sites
	The Trimontium Roman/Mediaeval Walk Description: Walk to the most important Roman military complex between Hadrian's Wall and the Antonine Wall which guarded and secured the crossing of the Tweed at Newstead in the 2nd century AD. ... Type: Walking
	Walks by the River Tweed At many places there are pleasant walks along the banks of the River Tweed. A site to give information about the River Tweed, with details of some of the interesting places to visit, and places to vi... Type: Walking
	Walk it Walks - a Programme for 2005 Think of our walks as a starter pack to your health and well-being. They are designed for people who are seeking a healthier lifestyle and are fun, social events. They usually last between 30 to 45 mi... Type: Walking
	The Wallace Statue Description: This giant statue of Sir William Wallace, hero of many years of battling with the neighbouring English in the 13th century, stands in the grounds of Bemersyde House. Like most memorials... Type: Visitor-Attractions
	Eildon Hill North Description: The summit of Eildon North Hill is crowned by the largest hillfort in Scotland. Built in the 10th century BC, this fortified site contains platforms for nearly 300 huts and may have se... Type: Archaeological-Sites
	The Eildons Walk, Melrose This walk, starting in Melrose will take you up the Eildon Hills, then down to Newstead Village and back to Melrose. The climbs are quite steep, and sensible footwear is a must. Visit The Eildons ... Type: Walking
	Priorwood Garden & Dried Flower Shop Description: A garden with extensive and glorious herbaceous borders which are the source of the flowers which are dried on the premises. Visitors can learn the craft of dried flower arranging, and... Type: Gardens

Scottish Borders Melrose