Melrose Abbey Melrose, Scotland

Melrose
View of the abbey church from south at dusk. Ruins of Melrose Abbey, Melrose, Scotland. Holly Hayes all photos →

This Cistercian abbey south of Edinburgh was founded in 1136 and is now in picturesque ruins. It is said to enshrine the heart of Robert the Bruce.

Location map of Melrose Abbey, Melrose, Scotland. Click to enlarge.
Aerial view of Melrose Abbey, Melrose, Scotland. Click to enlarge.

Quick Facts

Address
Melrose, Scotland TD6 9LG
Coordinates
55.5991434° N, 2.7180404° W map · aerial
Date(s)
1136-46

Article Info

Page Title
Melrose Abbey
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
October 8, 2013
Last Updated
September 29, 2023