Dryburgh Abbey

St. Boswells
Melrose
Scottish Borders
TD6 0RQ

Tel: +44 (0)1835 822 381
Web: Attraction's Own Web Site

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Dryburgh sits by the Tweed, its remarkably complete medieval ruins making it easy to appreciate the attractions of the monastic life of the white-clad cannons of the Premonstratensian Order who settled there.

The abbey buildings were destroyed by fire three times, ravaged by war on four occasions and never recovered from the last in 1544. Nevertheless fine examples of ecclesiastic architecture and masonry remain, and its chapter house reveals plaster and paintwork dating back to its inception.

The abbey is the burial place of Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshal Earl Haig.

This property is managed by Historic Scotland.
Opening Times
(2011 times)
1st April to 30th September:
Daily 9.30am - 5.30pm

1st October to 31st March 2011:
Daily 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Last ticket sold 30 minutes before closing.

Closed 25th & 26th December and 1st & 2nd January.

Admission Charges
(2011 prices)
Adult £5.00; Child £3.00; Concession £4.00

Directions
Eight miles south east of Melrose on the B6404, near St Boswells.
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Dryburgh Abbey Postcode for SatNav: TD6 0RQ

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