Abbotsford House as seen from the gardens.

Scotlanders Team

Abbotsford House

Abbotsford House was our base for the Scotlanders Borders project.This was the home of the world’s first best-selling author.Sir Walter Scott was born 15 August 1771 – passed away 21 September 1832.
Remembered for his wonderful literary works. Did you know that Walter Scott was also an advocate, judge and legal administrator. Throughout his career combined his writing a with his daily job as Clerk of Session and Sheriff-Depute of Selkirkshire.

Scott was born in a third floor flat on College Wynd in the Old Town of Edinburgh. 

1811
Abbotsford House was a personal creation of Scott`s. He bought a farm close to the banks of the River Tweed and his family moved into a very small area which was not large enough for them and for his extensive collections of Scottish memorabilia.

The Drawing Room

The Waverley Novels is the title given to the long series of Scott novels released from 1814 to 1832 which takes its name from the first novel, Waverley

• 1814: Waverley
• 1817: Rob Roy
• 1818: The Heart of Midlothian – the 2nd installment from the subset series, Tales of My Landlord
• 1819: Ivanhoe
• 1819: The Bride of Lammermoor and A Legend of Montrose – the 3rd installment from the subset series, Tales of My Landlord
• 1820: The Monastery and The Abbot 
• 1825: The Betrothed and The Talisman  
• 1826: Woodstock
• 1828: The Fair Maid of Perth– 
• 1829: Anne of Geierstein
• 1832: Count Robert of Paris and Castle Dangerous 

The Library

Scott has been credited with rescuing the Scottish banknote. In 1826, there was outrage in Scotland at the attempt of Parliament to prevent the production of banknotes of less than five pounds. Scott wrote a series of letters to the Edinburgh Weekly Journal. 

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In 1825 a UK-wide banking crisis resulted in the collapse of the Ballantyne printing business, of which Scott was the only partner with a financial interest; the company's debts of £130,000 (equivalent to £9,500,000 in 2015) caused his very public ruin.Scott died owing money, but his novels continued to sell, and the debts encumbering his estate were discharged shortly after his death.

It is estimated that the building cost Scott more than £25,000 (equivalent to £1,800,000 in 2015). More land was purchased until Scott owned nearly 1,000 acres.  

Abbotsford’s Hope Scott Wing 
This was our base for our Border weekend. This was not my room but I thought I would show you the quality available.

SPECIAL OFFER IN JULY & AUGUST:

  LATE AVAILABILITY FOR ENTIRE WING, SELF-CATERING BASIS.

• 17 – 20th July, 2 or 3 nights – £1300 or £1950
•  21 – 24th, 2 or 3 nights – £1300 or £1950
• 27 – 31 July, 3 or 4 nights  – £1950 or £2600
• 17 – 21 August, 3 or 4 nights – £1950 or £2600

Terms & Conditions:

• Must be booked directly with Abbotsford to be eligible for the late availability offer either via email Marianne.rustad@scottsabbotsford.co.uk or telephone 01986 752043 during office hours;
• Please note that for all special offers full payment is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.  No further discounts apply to our special offers.
• Subject to availability.

Scott Monument below can be seen at the very centre of Glasgow's George Square

The Scott Monument on Edinburgh's Princes Street

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