Abbotsford House

country house in Tweedbank, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

Abbotsford House near the town of Melrose in Roxburghshire in Scotland was the house of the writer Sir Walter Scott, where he lived from 1812 to 1832. He wrote a lot of historical adventure stories, many of which have been filmed for the cinema and television.

A view of Abbotsford House

The house is now a museum dedicated to Scott's life and works. It is a category A listed building.