Scott's View
Walter Scott's favourite viewpoint, with the River Tweed winding below and the three Eildon peaks standing in the distance.
Scott's View is on Bemersyde Hill and overlooks a great bend of the River Tweed and the three Eildon peaks in the distance. It is said to have been Walter Scott's favourite view, and he often paused here. In 1832, when Scott's funeral procession passed, the horses of the hearse were traditionally paused here for a moment. There is a small car park beside the road, and the viewpoint is a short walk from it. Entry is free. Sunset and autumn are the best times to visit. It can be combined with Dryburgh Abbey and the William Wallace statue for a half-day itinerary.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Dryburgh Abbey
- Leaderfoot Viaduct & Trimontium
- Smailholm Tower
- Melrose Abbey
- Priorwood Garden
- Eildon Hills
- Mellerstain House
- Abbotsford