Melrose, Scotland
Historic Sites & Landmarks in Melrose, Scotland
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Melrose Abbey
Melrose, Scotland
1136-46
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.
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Appletree Leaves Former Stable and Remains of Ladhope Tower
Melrose, Scotland
Early to Mid 19th century, gable-ended, rectangular-plan stable block incorporating much reduced fragment of a 16th century tower house to W.
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Gattonside House
Melrose, Scotland
Circa 1808-11 with 19th and 20th century additions and alterations; most notably by John Smith of Darnick, 1824, and Robert Lorimer, 1913-14 (see Notes).
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Abbotsford
Melrose, Scotland
William Atkinson and Edward Blore, 1816-18 and 1822-24 (architects of house); John Smith of Darnick, 1822-55 (built house and designed most ancillary structures); William Burn 1850-55 (additions to house).
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Huntlyburn with Walled Garden and Bothy, Former Stables, Cottage and Mounting Block
Melrose, Scotland
Circa 1810 with additions by John Smith of Darnick 1818, 1824, 1844 and 1854; late 20th century additions and alterations.
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Drygrange Old Bridge
Melrose, Scotland
Alexander Stevens Snr, 1778-80. Late 18th century road bridge with 105ft wide central segmental archway flanked by round arches of 55ft, crossing the River Tweed. Smaller accommodation arch to south abutment.
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Chiefswood
Melrose, Scotland
John Smith of Darnick, 1820 with mid 19th century additions and some late 18th century fabric to rear (see Notes).
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Hillslap Tower
Melrose, Scotland
Dated 1585 for Nicol Cairncross; restored 1978-97 as family residence with later additions by Philip Mercer (see Notes). 4-storey and attic, L-plan gabled tower house with 5-storey wing with extruded turret to spiral stair at re-entrant angle.
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Pavilion (Incorporating 1 Pavilion, The Clock House, Stables House and Ruaival Cottage)
Melrose, Scotland
Predominantly early 19th century with later additions and alterations (see notes). 2-storey, 5-bay core with central pedimented bay with irregular arrangement of wings and offices flanking to form long low rambling mansion.
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Eildon Hall
Melrose, Scotland
1802 with 1861-67 additions by William Burn. 2-storey with basement and attic, 7-bay, symmetrical gabled Tudor mansion house on sloping site. Wide 3-bay core of orange sandstone with later additions in pink, squared and snecked sandstone.