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All the United Kingdom Scotland Melrose

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Melrose

3 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Melrose, Scotland

Updated October 26, 2022

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The inscription from a 1375 John Barbour poem translates to, “A noble heart can know no ease without freedom.”

Melrose, Scotland

Robert the Bruce's Heart

The heart of a Scottish legend had a centuries-long journey before reaching its final resting place.
Wallace stands looking out over a slightly different angle of Scott’s View.

Melrose, Scotland

The Sir William Wallace Statue

This massive, 30-foot-tall statue of the famed Scottish knight overlooks a grassy knoll.
The Rhymer Stone

Melrose, Scotland

The Rhymer's Stone

It's said that at this location, a Scottish poet met the Queen of the Fairies.
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Abbotsford House

Scottish Borders, Scotland

Abbotsford House

This Scottish manor house is a lush relic from the life of a literary great.
2 miles from Melrose
Scott’s View

Scottish Borders, Scotland

Scott's View

This picturesque view of the Scottish Borders was beloved by Sir Walter Scott.
2 miles from Melrose
The new Panel 36 on display.

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Panel 36 (Rosslyn Chapel)

The only panel of the Great Tapestry of Scotland that has been replaced, after the original was stolen.
3 miles from Melrose
Heading up the hill to the castle

Hume, Scotland

Hume Castle

From fortification to folly, this hilltop structure has undergone many changes in the last 800 years.
10 miles from Melrose
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