Pay once, get 12 months free
Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter near Melrose has launched a new offer for 2015. Visitors will pay the admission price to the House and Gardens once and visit free for the following 12 months, as many...
View ArticleButterflies to celebrate Scott’s Birthday!
The Butterflies, a beautiful paper sculpture created from a tatty reference book by an anonymous sculptor, will be on display in the Visitor Centre at Abbotsford from 10th-31st August 2015 to celebrate...
View ArticleNEW! VISIT BY TRAIN
The new Borders Railway linking Edinburgh to Tweedbank, less than a mile from Abbotsford, opens Sunday Sept 6th. Re-opening for the first time since its closure in 1969, the line runs through beautiful...
View ArticleMax Hastings ‘The Secret War’
Sept 17th Book Launch. ‘The Secret War – Spies, Codes and Guerrillas 1939-1945′ is the title of Max Hastings newest book, released in Sept. Join us for an evening talk by Max Hastings as he introduces...
View ArticleNew Chairman & Trustees for the Abbotsford Trust
The Abbotsford Trust, which looks after Sir Walter Scott’s historic former home near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, has announced the appointment of James Holloway CBE as Chairman of the Board of...
View ArticleExtended Opening at Abbotsford
Press Release – 30th September 2015 As a direct result of a dramatic upsurge in visitor numbers, Abbotsford has extended its summer opening hours into October. Abbotsford the home of Sir Walter Scott...
View ArticleWIAT Consultation to Develop the Abbotsford Estate
Be Part of the Development of Abbotsford’s Estate and Help Assure Scott’s legacy into the future! Woods In and Around Towns (WIAT) Public Consultation at Abbotsford on Friday 18th December 10am –...
View ArticleCharities working together thanks to Bank of Scotland Foundation
“Charities working Together “– The Abbotsford Trust and Cornerstone celebrate a successful 2015 in partnership thanks to Bank of Scotland Foundation Grant With the support of The Bank of Scotland...
View ArticleRave Reviewer Now at Abbotsford
Frankenstein Reviewed as part of Abbotsford’s latest exciting exhibition: Rave Reviewer! The Abbotsford Trust is delighted to host a special new exhibition at Abbotsford this season in...
View ArticleAbbotsford wins Prestigious Travel Trade Award
Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott has won an Award of Excellence based on customer feedback. The award was given by Irish coach tour operator, CIE Tours International, which recognises the...
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