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  • Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    December 25, 2019

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    Abbotsford is the preserved home of the man who popularised tartan, saved Scottish bank notes and was a celebrated novelist: Sir Walter Scott.

    Admission to the house, chapel and gardens are ticketed with modest prices. Do check opening times as this varies due to season.

    There's also a gift shop, cafe and gardens, and a free minibus pick up from the nearby train station.

    November 24, 2024

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    For Goethe, Walter Scott's books were "the best things ever written in the world." With his historical novels, such as the one about the knight Ivanhoe, the Scottish author, born …
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    If you're looking for a challenging touring cycling adventure, the Innerleithen to Tweedbank loop via Abbotsford offers a difficult 46.1-mile (74.2 km) journey through the varied landscapes of the Scottish…

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    Embark on an easy touring cycling adventure with the Walter Scott loop from Galashiels. This route guides you through the scenic Scottish Borders, offering a pleasant ride on mostly paved…

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    Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Elevation 100 m

    Visit: scottsabbotsford.com/visit/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-prices/235

    Visit: https://www.scottsabbotsford.com/visit/plan-your-visit/tickets-and-prices/235

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    The Abbotsford Trust Abbotsford Melrose Roxburghshire TD6 9BQ

    www.scottsabbotsford.com/

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    Location: Galashiels, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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