Abbotsford, Galashiels, Scotland

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Brief description of site

The early-19th-century house at Abbotsford is set on steep grass terraces overlooking the River Tweed. There are three courtyard gardens attached to it. One is a sloping walled garden, with wide herbaceous borders and a gothic conservatory. There is surviving early-19th-century parkland and woodland on the estate.

Brief history of site

Sir Walter Scott built Abbotsford and lived there from 1811 until 1832. He laid out the designed landscape at the same time as he built the house. It was added to in the mid-19th century and again in the mid-20th century. Since the death of Scott's last descendant in 2004 the gardens are being rejuvenated and managed by executors.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	73	Grid Ref:	NT508343
Latitude:	55.59982	Longitude:	-2.782365

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