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In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$959.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

“This is my own, my native land.”
- Sir Walter Scott, the Lay of the Last Minstrel, 1805.

Discover the landscapes that inspired Sir Walter Scott - poet, novelist, and guardian of Scotland’s romantic soul. This one day tour traces his life from city to countryside, weaving together history, heritage, and the beauty of the beloved countryside that inspired his writings.

Sir Walter was born in Edinburgh - and if your tour starts in the Capital we will pass by the street of his birth in 1771. His ancestral home was the to the South of the city where he spent a significant time at a young age.

The journey continues into the heart of the Scottish Borders, where Sir Walter would build his beloved and magnificent Abbotsford House, near the beautiful town of Melrose. Surrounded by rolling hills, ancient ruins, and the River Tweed, this was the place he called home - and where he penned the stories that shaped Scotland’s national identity.
In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott - One Day Tour
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 9 hours

  • hand sanitiser and paper towels
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Bottled water
  • Soda/Pop
  • Private transportation
  • Attraction entry fees.

  • Abbotsford
    Visit Abbotsford House, Scott’s extraordinary dream home. Explore the house, wander the gardens, browse the visitor centre, and enjoy lunch. Alternatively, we can take a short drive into Melrose for lunch and a chance to experience a classic Borders “toon.”
  • Scott's View
    Continue through the Borders countryside to discover more of Scott’s favourite places, including Scott's View.
  • Smailholm Tower
    Continue through the Borders countryside to discover more of Scott’s favourite places, including Smailholm Tower.
  • Kelso
    Continue through the Borders countryside to discover more of Scott’s favourite places, including Kelso.
  • Dryburgh Abbey
    Continue through the Borders countryside to discover the serene and atmospheric Dryburgh Abbey, where he was laid to rest.

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    In the Footsteps of Sir Walter Scott One Day Tour

    Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
    $959.46
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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