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"Last entry is at 4.15pm. The abbey grounds, cloister and museum are open. Booking in advance is recommended to guarantee entry. The abbey remains closed. Trace the lives and beliefs of medieval monks in one of Scotland's largest and richest medieval abbeys. You will find remarkable sculptures of saints, demons and the famous bagpipe-playing pig. The treasures displayed in the museum include medieval spectacles, a s scribe's ink-pot and a carved Green Man. King Alexander II and the mummified heart of Robert the Bruce are buried here."
Address: Abbey House Abbey Street , Melrose TD6 9LG, SCB, GB
Phone: 01896 822562
State: SCB
City: Melrose
Zip Code: TD6 9LG

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This place has been way up there on my bucket list most of my adult life! My maiden name is Bruce so I am fascinated with any history connected to my family name. The Abbey is a hauntingly beautiful ruin full of atmosphere and romance. The village is charming and a wonderful place to visit.
There are access restrictions in place for safety inspection that mean you can't walk around inside the Abbey. However you can walk around it's perimeter and in amongst the footings of the surrounding building layout. The cost of entry is reduced to half price to reflect the limitations on access and overall I think it's still worth a visit. As you might imagine the stonework is phenomenal and there's a fantastic history behind it. Even from the perimeter there are some great photo opportunities. There is a separate building housing a museum mainly consisting of stone carvings and fragments so you get to see the skill of stonemasons up close. Toilets are also available within the grounds. There's no cafe on site but the town centre is only a few minutes walk away as is car parking priced £1 for 4 hours. We visited this abbey in the morning, had lunch in a cafe then drove 7 miles to visit Dryburgh Abbey in the afternoon. An enjoyable day!
Visited in 2018 during the summer with my husband on our self driving tour of Scotland. There is so much history in Scotland and much of it surrounds the country's hero's Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. Yes, if you have seen the movie Braveheart or any of the number of movies made about Robert the Bruce you will be happily surprised that this abbey is said to have the heart not the body, just the heart of Robert the Bruce buried there. I will leave the story of how it got there for you to find out when you visit! Can't give away all of the good stuff. Other than that, it also happens to be another beautiful place to spend a sunny day exploring the grounds of ancient history!
This Abbey was a lovely spot for a visit and is believed to be the final resting place of Robert the Bruce's heart. The day I was there was quiet with very few visitors so I could take my time looking at the details of the archways and overall structures. I purchased the guide book and it has a lot of information and a map of the site for reference. There are not many signs for additional information so I would recommend the guidebook but there is a QR code available for an audio guide, if preferred. I was not able to visit the museum due to time so cannot offer an opinion on that. There is a small gift shop at the entrance and restrooms at the back of the property.
Although Melrose Abbey is a ruin there is still plenty historical interest to enjoy. Melrose Abbey is in the care of Historic Scotland. Entrance was half price because you cannot enter the ruined Abbey. There is also a museum which has a lot of interesting artefacts and gives a time to the place. There are seats where you can enjoy a wee break. I enjoyed my visit very much and if you like your history you will enjoy it also.
Absolutely love this place I could have spend all day there. Its a must go place. There's plenty to see and some good local areas to go and get food.
Stunning Abbey ruins in Melrose in the Scottish Borders surrounded by lovely gardens and cafes where you can sit and admire the views.
Loved our visit here. Even in heavy October rain, we thoroughly enjoyed walking around the graves, admiring the architecture, and listening to the interactive information points. Seeing the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart was our reason for the visit. The tale of the undead priest was a great bonus being so close to Halloween!
Great place, a wee discount to get in as the Abby has some restrictions on access to the main building, BUT a great site to visit and the museum is very go9d too. And has a kids option.
Beautiful old abbey in a nice town, excellent spot for some photos or that insta post. Unfortunately the inside is blocked off due to the the chance of falling items. Nice for a break from day to day life as the grounds and a surroundings areas are very pretty however parking can be very scarce
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