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Dryburgh Abbey · Best Landmarks · Curated · Updated 2026
Best Landmarks near Dryburgh Abbey
Discover the best landmarks near Dryburgh Abbey. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best landmarks near Dryburgh Abbey
Rhymers Stone
Where a 13th-century prophet met the Faerie Queen—legend carved in stone on the Eildon Hills.
Melrose TD6 9HA
Littledean Tower
Explore the evocative ruins of Littledean Tower, a 16th-century border fortress steeped in history, legend, and haunting tales along the River Tweed.
A699, Melrose TD6 0RP
Over Ancrum
Discover Over Ancrum, where Scotland’s rich medieval heritage meets tranquil rolling hills and historic battlefields near Jedburgh.
Jedburgh TD8 6TX
Waterloo Monument
A majestic 150-foot Doric column commemorating Wellington’s victory, set on a scenic Scottish Borders hill with sweeping panoramic views.
Jedburgh TD8 6TT
Sunderland Hall
Victorian mansion meets modernist masterpiece in a riverside Scottish Borders estate.
A7, Galashiels TD1 3PF
Schloss Roxburghe - Destination by Hyatt
A majestic Jacobean estate blending historic charm with modern luxury, set on 300 acres of scenic Scottish Borders countryside.
Heiton, Kelso TD5 8JZ
Greenknowe Tower
A fortified 16th-century tower house where Renaissance ambition meets Borders landscape.
Gordon TD3 6JL
Mungo Park Monument
Discover the Mungo Park Monument in Selkirk, honoring the fearless Scottish explorer who charted the Niger River and shaped African exploration history.
9 Back Row, Selkirk TD7 4LP
Southern Reporter
Historic home of the Southern Reporter newspaper, a cornerstone of Selkirk’s rich journalistic heritage on the town’s vibrant High Street.
28 High St, Selkirk TD7 4DD
Scott/Douglas Mausoleum
A neo-classical temple mausoleum in Kelso honoring the historic Scott and Douglas families amidst the serene Springwood estate.
Kelso TD5 8LS
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