Scottish Borders Photos

The area of Scotland between the border with England up to the line between Glasgow and Edinburgh offers significant castles, ruined monasteries and scenic sites.

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Melrose Abbey Gothic details of Melrose Abbey. Melrose, Scotland Northern aspect of Melrose Abbey. Melrose, Scotland Ancient abbey floor tiles in museum at Melrose Abbey. Melrose, Scotland
Priorwood Garden, Melrose Priorwood Garden run by National Trust for Scotland beside Melrose Abbey. Melrose, Scotland Sculpted cast iron screen over entrance at Priorwood Garden. Melrose, Scotland Melrose Abbey over walls of Priorwood Garden. Melrose, Scotland
Abbotsford House of Sir Walter Scott Facade details of towers & crowstepped gables at Abbotsford House. Melrose, Scotland Sir Walter Scott's arms collection in entrance hall at Abbotsford House. Melrose, Scotland Fanciful figure with fancy epaulets corbel at Abbotsford House. Melrose, Scotland
Dryburgh Abbey & Grave of Sir Walter Scott Dryburgh Abbey north transept used for Sir Walter Scott's grave. Scotland James II of King of Scots carved on King James obelisk at Dryburgh Abbey. Scotland Vault boss carved with St. Andrew on saltire cross at Dryburgh Abbey. Scotland
Jedburgh Abbey Jedburgh Abbey ruins run as museum by Historic Scotland. Jedburgh, Scotland Transept tower & nave walls at Jedburgh Abbey. Jedburgh, Scotland Unicorn atop Jedburgh Jubilee Fountain. Jedburgh, Scotland
Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh Coat of arms over entrance at Mary Queen of Scots House. Jedburgh, Scotland Mary Queen of Scots hand-painted death mask at Mary Queen of Scots House. Jedburgh, Scotland Paintings of people in life of Mary Queen of Scots at Mary Queen of Scots House. Jedburgh, Scotland
Traquair House Traquair House tower & east wing. Scotland High drawing room at Traquair House. Scotland Glass bowl engraved with view of Traquair House in dining room at Traquair House. Scotland
Thirlestane Castle Front facade of Thirlestane Castle. Scotland Fireplace in grand bed chamber at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland Large drawing room sculpted ceiling by George Dunsterfield at Thirlestane Castle. Scotland
Smailholm Tower Smailholm Tower run as museum by Historic Scotland Red stone entrance arch at Smailholm Tower. Scotland Spiral staircase at Smailholm Tower. Scotland
Mellerstain House, Gordon Mellerstain House over garden designed by Adam family. Gordon, Scotland Garden stairs at Mellerstain House. Gordon, Scotland Clock house clock face at Mellerstain House. Gordon, Scotland
Manderston House, Duns Garden facade of Manderston House. Duns, Scotland Morning room Adamesque ceiling at Manderston House. Duns, Scotland Silver staircase is copy of one in Petit Trianon at Versailles at Manderston House. Duns, Scotland
Bowhill House Bowhill House. Selkirk, Scotland Clock tower over Bowhill House. Scotland Wrought iron gate at Bowhill House. Scotland
Dumfries, Scotland Dumfries rail station. Dumfries, Scotland St. Mary's Church Hall. Dumfries, Scotland Freestanding tower of old St Andrews Catholic Church. Dumfries, Scotland
Robert Burns House & Tomb, Dumfries Robert Burns House. Dumfries, Scotland Print of Burns Centenary Festival Procession on Dumfries High St. at Robert Burns House. Dumfries, Scotland Robert Burns' mausoleum in Kirkyard of St. Michael's. Dumfries, Scotland
New Abbey, Scotland Main Street curves through New Abbey village. New Abbey, Scotland Flowers on New Abbey cottage. New Abbey, Scotland The Hermitage on Main Street. New Abbey, Scotland
Sweetheart Abbey, New Abbey Sweetheart Abbey ruins run as museum by Historic Scotland. New Abbey, Scotland Transept structure at Sweetheart Abbey. New Abbey, Scotland Gothic nave arches ruins at Sweetheart Abbey. New Abbey, Scotland
New Abbey Corn Mill New Abbey Corn Mill run as museum by Historic Scotland. New Abbey, Scotland Waterwheel at New Abbey Corn Mill. New Abbey, Scotland Grinding wheels at New Abbey Corn Mill. New Abbey, Scotland
Caerlaverock Castle Caerlaverock Castle run as museum by Historic Scotland. Caerlaverock, Scotland Tower crenellation details at Caerlaverock Castle. Caerlaverock, Scotland Arms & symbolic figures in facade pediments of Nithsdale Lodging at Caerlaverock Castle. Caerlaverock, Scotland
Kirkcudbright, Scotland Kirkcudbright harbor on River Dee. Kirkcudbright, Scotland Heritage house on River Dee. Kirkcudbright, Scotland Entrance facade of Georgian-style Blair House. Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Broughton House, Kirkcudbright Broughton House run as museum by National Trust for Scotland. Kirkcudbright, Scotland Young Girl with Primroses painting by Edward Atkinson Hornel of Glasgow Boys at Broughton House. Kirkcudbright, Scotland Scottish multifaceted sundial in garden at Broughton House. Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Maclellan's Castle, Kirkcudbright Maclellan's Castle run as museum by Historic Scotland. Kirkcudbright, Scotland Interior of Great Chamber at Maclellan's Castle. Kirkcudbright, Scotland Flower at Maclellan's Castle. Kirkcudbright, Scotland
Threave Garden Threave House exterior details at Threave Garden. Rhonehouse, Scotland Flower gardens around Threave stables at Threave Garden. Rhonehouse, Scotland Water feature sculpture at Threave Garden. Rhonehouse, Scotland
Threave Castle Threave Castle tower house on island. Threave, Scotland Boat which ferries visitors to Threave Castle. Threave, Scotland Upper interior ranges at Threave Castle. Threave, Scotland
Cardoness Castle Cardoness Castle run as museum by Historic Scotland Fireplace & salt storage niche to right in Great hall of tower house at Cardoness Castle. Scotland View of Fleet Estuary from Cardoness Castle. Scotland
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