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5 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Melrose, Scotland

Updated October 26, 2022

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Scott’s View

Melrose, Scotland

Scott's View

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.

Abbotsford House

Melrose, Scotland

Abbotsford House

This Scottish manor house is a lush relic from the life of a literary great.

The inscription from a 1375 John Barbour poem translates to, “A noble heart can know no ease without freedom.”

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Robert the Bruce's Heart

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.

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The Sir William Wallace Statue

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.

The Rhymer Stone

Melrose, Scotland

The Rhymer's Stone

It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.

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The new Panel 36 on display.

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Panel 36 (Rosslyn Chapel)

The only panel of the Great Tapestry of Scotland that has been replaced, after the original was stolen.

3 miles from Melrose

Monteath Mausoleum

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Monteath Mausoleum

A beautiful Victorian-era mausoleum, designed for a single occupant.

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