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4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)
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Ian Price (35 days ago)
Really interesting and very well presented. There's a nice, big (free) car park (appreciated by us camper van travellers!) and lots of good explanations of how the abbey was in pre-Reformation days. (No entry fee.)
Really interesting and very well presented. There's a nice, big (free) car park (appreciated by us camper van travellers!) and lots of good explanations of how the abbey was in pre-Reformation days. (No entry fee.)
Katrina Glaister (35 days ago)
Difficult not to give this place 5 stars as, whilst small, it is so full of history and atmosphere! We spent about an hour here, wandering around the ruins and reflecting on Mary Queen of Scots’ last night in Scotland.
Difficult not to give this place 5 stars as, whilst small, it is so full of history and atmosphere! We spent about an hour here, wandering around the ruins and reflecting on Mary Queen of Scots’ last night in Scotland.
Marc Fosh (3 months ago)
Great visit. Warden gave an entertaining introduction to site as well that helped understanding of the site. Recommended for a visit .
Great visit. Warden gave an entertaining introduction to site as well that helped understanding of the site. Recommended for a visit .
Elizabeth Baker (4 months ago)
Came across this site by accident and very glad to have done so. Unlike several Heritage Scotland sites we have tried to visit this week, this one is mostly open with just a couple of minor sections closed off. Staff very friendly and helpful and interesting site with plenty of information boards. The historical highlight is the link to Mary Queen of Scots. There is an entry fee but Heritage Scotland/English Heritage/Cadw members get free entry.
Came across this site by accident and very glad to have done so. Unlike several Heritage Scotland sites we have tried to visit this week, this one is mostly open with just a couple of minor sections closed off. Staff very friendly and helpful and interesting site with plenty of information boards. The historical highlight is the link to Mary Queen of Scots. There is an entry fee but Heritage Scotland/English Heritage/Cadw members get free entry.
Robert McFarlane (6 months ago)
What a fantastic little gem of a place to visit. We were welcomed by both members of staff on duty both of whom gave us an insight into the abbey from it's beginnings to it's hey day. Explained the differences in the architecture and the periods that such where built. Also it's tie in with Melrose abbey it's older sister and sweetheart abbey it's younger sister. Enjoyed the 2 hours spent here and came away with a new insight into the history surrounding the abbey and the area.
What a fantastic little gem of a place to visit. We were welcomed by both members of staff on duty both of whom gave us an insight into the abbey from it's beginnings to it's hey day. Explained the differences in the architecture and the periods that such where built. Also it's tie in with Melrose abbey it's older sister and sweetheart abbey it's younger sister. Enjoyed the 2 hours spent here and came away with a new insight into the history surrounding the abbey and the area.
