Abbotsford stands as the historic country house of the renowned 19th-century novelist and poet, Sir Walter Scott. Nestled near Galashiels, on the south bank of the River Tweed, this house, built between 1817 and 1825, was originally a small farm known as Cartyhole. In 1811, Scott purchased the estate and renamed it ‘Abbotsford’, drawing inspiration from the nearby Melrose Abbey. Today, Abbotsford is open to the public and offers a breathtaking experience. Situated on the banks of the River Tweed amidst the glorious Scottish Borders, the estate provides a variety of woodland and riverside walks. Visitors have the opportunity to explore the extraordinary home of Sir Walter Scott, where he rose to become the best-selling author of his day and initiated the trend for Scots Baronial architecture. The rooms at Abbotsford, left just as Scott had kept them after his death, are filled with fascinating items he collected, waiting to be discovered by visitors.