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The House Abbotsford
Sir Walter Scotts Chapel
Entrance Hall
Armoury and Ante Room
Dining Room
Drawing Room
Library
Study
Chapel

This simple family Chapel was not part of the original house created by Scott. TheChapel was added to the property as was the private wing, in 1855 by Scott’s granddaughter Charlotte and her husband James Hope-Scott.

Charlotte converted to Catholicism on her marriage to James Hope during theCatholic revival. Sir Walter himself was a Scottish Presbyterian.