Dryburgh Abbey
A tranquil abbey ruin in woodland in a bend of the River Tweed, where Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshal Haig are buried. Considered the most romantic abbey ruin in the Borders.
Dryburgh Abbey was founded in 1150 by the Premonstratensian order. It sits in woodland enclosed by a bend of the River Tweed, and is considered the most romantic abbey ruin in the Borders. Most of the church has collapsed, but the chapter house, monks' dormitory and other domestic areas are well preserved. Medieval painted traces can still be seen inside the chapter house. Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshal Douglas Haig, commander-in-chief of the British forces in the First World War, are both buried in the north transept. Admission is about £7. It is about a 5-minute drive from the Scott's View viewpoint, and nearby is a huge statue of William Wallace.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:30–17:30 (shorter in winter)
Nearby sights
- Scott's View
- Leaderfoot Viaduct & Trimontium
- Eildon Hills
- Melrose Abbey
- Priorwood Garden
- Smailholm Tower
- Mellerstain House
- Abbotsford