Bed and breakfast in Melrose. Melrose is situated
in the heart of the Scottish Borders. The town is skirted by
the River Tweed and sheltered by the triple peaks of the Eildon
Hills. The name Melrose is derived from a Cumbric (an early form
of Welsh) word for Moelros and means "bare moor" or
"bare promontory". Melrose has a rich history, with
architectural attractions, museums and exhibitions including
the oldest continuously inhabited village in Scotland. Melrose
Abbey is 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, it was rebuilt in the 15th century
and became very ornate. Much of it is still standingand it is
reputed to be the burial place of the heart of Robert the Bruce.
Abbotsford is 2 miles from Melrose, the house built and lived
in by Sir Walter Scott, the 19th century novelist. Also see Melrose. Other accommodation nearby -
see bed and breakfast
in Lanark & bed and breakfast
in Biggar. |
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