Kelso Abbey
A 12th century Tironensian abbey, overlooking the Tweed. It has been ruined since the 16th century, which may account for hte very scant remains at Kelso.
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Greenknowe Tower
This well-preserved tower house in the Borders was built more for comfort than defense.
Read MoreSmailholm Tower
A lovingly restored tower hose in the Scottish Borders, under the care of Historic Scotland
Read MorePriorwood Garden
Sproingy bushes and a lovely walled garden next to Melrose Abbey
Read MoreScott’s View
The view from this hill, overlooking the Eildon Hills and Trimontium is beautiful. One of the guidebooks had an engraving of the view from the 1800s, and it is virtually unchanged from the view today, even down to the plowed field.
Read MoreDryburgh Abbey
This beautiful Premonstratensian abbey on the banks of the Tweed is set in a lovely garden with large trees and grassy expanses among the ruins.
Read MoreMelrose Abbey
A mostly-ruined Cistercian abbey in Melrose, founded in the 12th century, it is one of my favorite ruins in all of Scotland
Read MoreJedburgh Abbey
A 12th century Augustinian Abbey in the largest town between Edinburgh and England
Read MoreTravelogue: Day 7
Swinging around southern Scotland in Dumfries and Galloway– lots of castles and fabulous scenery!
Read MoreTorthorwald Tower
A small, crumbling tower in a farmer’s field, from the 14th century
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