Dryburgh Abbey on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders was founded in 1150 in an agreement between Hugh de Morville, Constable of Scotland, and the Premonstratensian canons regular from Alnwick Abbey in Northumberland. The arrival of the canons along with their first abbot, Roger, took place in 1152.

It was burned by English troops in 1322, after which it was restored only to be again burned by Richard II in 1385, but it flourished in the fifteenth century. It was finally destroyed in 1544, briefly surviving until the Scottish Reformation, when it was given to the Earl of Mar by James VI of Scotland. It is now a designated scheduled monument and the surrounding landscape is included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

David Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan bought the land in 1786. Sir Walter Scott and Douglas Haig are buried in its grounds. Their respective tomb and headstone, along with other memorials, are collectively designated a Category A listed building.

References:

Comments

Your name



Details

Founded: 1150
Category: Religious sites in United Kingdom

Rating

4.6/5 (based on Google user reviews)

User Reviews

C H (CH) (3 months ago)
Don't let this trick you now, there is a lot to see here. However if you bring children with you, best to hold their hand as they might wander. They are some spots not safe for them to go alone too.
Chris Wilson (5 months ago)
An extremely beautiful peaceful place founded in 1150 now a ruin vèry close to the River Tweed and the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel where you can take lunch or take a circular walk along the river to St Boswells and back. Alternatively walk to the Temple of the Muses or the statue of William Wallace on the far bank.
Russell Tams (5 months ago)
Stunning place to walk around, sit and talk, lovely river walks, plenty of car parking, chilled out environment full of history
kevin mills (6 months ago)
Entry is Free if your an English heritage member, the Abbey itself is a beautiful romantic ruin and that can be confirmed that Walter Scott is buried here . Its very easy to sit and watch rather world go by in this lovely spot. There are toilets (adjacent to car park) as well as Shop that do drinks . Def worth a visit.
Michelle Kibbles (8 months ago)
Off the beaten track but well worth it, more than I expected here, and bigger than expected, and so so tranquil. I only had about an hour but will definitely be back for a longer visit. Sir Walter Scott is laid to rest here too. Lastly a big shout out to Lorna (staff member) who was so lovely, friendly and kind, thank you Lorna ?
Powered by Google

Featured Historic Landmarks, Sites & Buildings

Historic Site of the week

Clementinum

The Clementinum is a historic complex of buildings in Prague. Until recently the complex hosted the National, University and Technical libraries, the City Library also being located nearby on Mariánské Náměstí. The Technical library and the Municipal library have moved to the Prague National Technical Library at Technická 6 since 2009. It is currently in use as the National Library of the Czech Republic.

Its history dates from the existence of a chapel dedicated to Saint Clement in the 11th century. A Dominican monastery was founded in the medieval period, which was transformed in 1556 to a Jesuit college. In 1622 the Jesuits transferred the library of Charles University to the Klementinum, and the college was merged with the University in 1654. The Jesuits remained until 1773, when the Klementinum was established as an observatory, library, and university by the Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.