This evening, I am posting information on Scotland’s Border Abbeys which share an affinity in that:
- All were originally constructed around the 12th century.
- Are in relatively close proximity to each other, about 40 miles /65km south of Edinburgh.
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Melrose, Scottish Borders
This evening, I am focusing on the town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders.
View of Melrose, Scotland
Champion Archer, Alnwick Castle, England
This morning, we departed our Edinburgh lodgings and headed south, to Galashiels, home of guest’s ancestor. Here we visited Galashiels Old Town Cemetery, which dates from the early 17th century. We inspected the old grave-markers. The high elevation offered good views over the town which has a long history in the textile industry.
