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| Address: | Abbey Street, Melrose TD6 9LG, Scottish Borders |
| Operated by: | Historic Scotland |
| Opening Hours: | 1 April to 30 September, Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 5.30pm 1 October to 31 March, Monday to Sunday 9.30am to 4.30pm Last tickets sold at 5pm (4pm in winter) Closed 25th, 26th December and 1st, 2nd January. |
| Admission: | Adult £ 5.50, Child £ 3.30, Senior £ 4.40 |
| Parking: | Pay and Display car park next to the Abbey, £ 0.60 for 2 hours |
| Languages: | English |
| Accessibility: | Uneven grounds of grass. |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | No, but cafes are nearby in Melrose |
Melrose Abbey is one of the four ruined Border Abbeys built in the 12th century by David 1st. The Abbey was burnt in the 14th century and rebuilt in the 15th, but was abandoned in the 16th century. It was one of the wealthiest monasteries in Scotland.
Melrose Abbey is also the burial place of King Robert the Bruce’s heart, the burial spot being marked with a commemorative stone plaque. A lead casket containing an embalmed heart was discovered in 1921 and it is believed to be the King’s heart.
There is also a small museum with artefacts found during the excavations.
Melrose Abbey is in the town centre of Melrose and is easily found. Good views of the abbey are available from the southern perimeter, if you don't wish to pay the entrance fee to the grounds.
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