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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.
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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

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

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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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