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  Out of the Box: Secrets from the Archive

  28th Sep 2019 - 30th Nov 2019

  Visitors to the house can enjoy an introduction to a new archive cataloguing project as part of their admission ticket. The new exhibition, aptly named 'Out of the Box: Secrets from the Archive, showcases a landmark project currently underway at Abbotsford, which involves Abbotsford's Collections...

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  Scott: The Man Behind the Monument

  7th Oct 2019

  Sir Walter Scott is one of Scotland's most significant figures and is famous around the world. Join us online this October to learn more about his life, works and legacy. Scott: The Man Behind the Monument is a FREE four-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the University of Aberdeen and Abb...

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  Forest Fun Sessions (Ages 5-12)

  16th Oct 2019 - 19th Oct 2019

  They're back! Enjoy the great outdoors during half term with more Forest Fun Sessions at Abbotsford, run by Border Bushcraft for children aged 5 to 12. Wrap up warm and spend an afternoon in nature, making new friends at Abbotsford with our Forest Fun Sessions. Run by Border Bushcraft, you will l...

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  Newman at Abbotsford: A Spiritual Oasis

  6th Nov 2019

  Join us at 7pm on 6th November for an engaging talk on Abbotsford’s connection to Britain’s newest saint, St John Henry Newman, who was canonised by the Pope in Rome on Sunday October 13th. Guest speaker, Mgr Roderick Strange will explore Newman's links with the Scottish Borders and his...

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  #ThanksToYou

  23rd Nov 2019 - 30th Nov 2019

  Abbotsford is saying #ThanksToYou to National Lottery players with FREE entry between 23rd-30th November. This year is the 25th Birthday of The National Lottery, and we’re excited to be a part of the celebrations by joining in the #ThanksToYou campaign. Thanks to National Lottery funding, th...

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