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Welcome to Abbotsford

Abbotsford Tickets

The House

Visit the extraordinary home of 19th century novelist Sir Walter Scott, discounted advance tickets available online only. Pay once, visit all year with free return visits.

The Gardens

Sir Walter Scott’s imagination and creativity extended beyond the walls of his house into the outdoors and the creation of beautiful formal Regency gardens.

The Estate

Free and open to all, the Abbotsford Estate offers a variety of woodland and river side walks. This unique landscape was created and developed by Sir Walter Scott.

The Visitor Centre

Our visitor centre with its café, exhibition and gift shop is open all year round and free to access. Indulge in some shopping, meet friends for coffee or set off to explore.

WHAT'S NEW | Events, blog,and news

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The Abbotsford Pavilion Restoration Project

16th August 2022

Collections and Interpretation Manager, Kirsty Archer- Thompson, discusses the 2022 restoration of Sir Walter Scott's pavilion glass house.

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Parking System Changes

19th January 2023

The car parking system is changing at Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott, near Melrose after the contract with our current car park management provider is ended.

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The Blavatnik Honresfield Library: The Voyage Home Part I

21st September 2022

Collections and Interpretation Manager Kirsty discusses the exciting aquisition of the Blavatnik Honresfield Library by a consortium of libraries, literary organisations and museums including Abbotsford.  

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Witch Corner Opens 1st April

1st April 2023 - 1st April 2023

Explore Witch Corner at Abbotsford, a woodland sculpture story trail full of supernatural surprises.

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Walk At Abbotsford

Relax and enjoy a walk on our estate paths

Eat at Abbotsford

Dine in our stylish café

ochiltrees, catering, cafe

Stay at Abbotsford

Stay in truly inspirational surroundings.

Hope Scott Wing bedroom, Abbotsford Accommodation

Play at Abbotsford

Interactive Story Trail at Witch Corner

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