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In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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“This is my own, my native land.” - Sir Walter Scott, the Lay of the Last Minstrel, 1805.
Discover the landscapes that inspired Sir Walter Scott - poet, novelist, and guardian of Scotland’s romantic soul. This one day tour traces his life from city to countryside, weaving together history, heritage, and the beauty of the beloved countryside that inspired his writings.
Sir Walter was born in Edinburgh - and if your tour starts in the Capital we will pass by the street of his birth in 1771. His ancestral home was the to the South of the city where he spent a significant time at a young age.
The journey continues into the heart of the Scottish Borders, where Sir Walter would build his belove...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
hand sanitiser and paper towels
Attraction entry fees.
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour
(1) Reviews
Melrose
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“This is my own, my native land.” - Sir Walter Scott, the Lay of the Last Minstrel, 1805.
Discover the landscapes that inspired Sir Walter Scott - poet, novelist, and guardian of Scotland’s romantic soul. This one day tour traces his life from city to countryside, weaving together history, heritage, and the beauty of the beloved countryside that inspired his writings.
Sir Walter was born in Edinburgh - and if your tour starts in the Capital we will pass by the street of his birth in 1771. His ancestral home was the to the South of the city where he spent a significant time at a young age.
The journey continues into the heart of the Scottish Borders, where Sir Walter would build his belove...
Highlights
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
9 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private transportation
Soda/Pop
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
hand sanitiser and paper towels
Attraction entry fees.
Itinerary
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Abbotsford
Visit Abbotsford House, Scott’s extraordinary dream home. Explore the house, wander the gardens, browse the visitor centre, and enjoy lunch. Alternatively, we can take a short drive into Melrose for lunch and a chance to experience a classic Borders “toon.”
2 hours
2
Scott's View
Continue through the Borders countryside to discover more of Scott’s favourite places, including Scott's View.
30 minutes
3
Smailholm Tower
Continue through the Borders countryside to discover more of Scott’s favourite places, including Smailholm Tower.
30 minutes
4
Kelso
Continue through the Borders countryside to discover more of Scott’s favourite places, including Kelso.
1 hour
5
Dryburgh Abbey
Continue through the Borders countryside to discover the serene and atmospheric Dryburgh Abbey, where he was laid to rest.
