What's Happening at Abbotsford?

Summer in the Gardens

The flowers are out at Abbotsford despite the weather, and well worth a look. Some of the varieties in flower are, Agastache, Cosmos, Phlox Paniculata, Hosta ‘Tall Boy’, Cerinthe Major Purpurascens, L ... [more]

25/07/2007

Fashion Shoot

Stacey Elder, a 4th year Fashion Student at Heriot Watt University and who graduates with a BA Honours degree in Fashion Design for Industry visited the house earlier in June. Stacy used Abbotsford as ... [more]

25/07/2007

Restoration Work

Essential ongoing restoration work at Abbotsford is under the control of our architects Todd & Taylor and is being expertly carried out by John Laidlaw & Sons Ltd of Jedburgh. Their talented b ... [more]

25/07/2007

Braw Lad's Gathering 2007

Abbotsford welcomed the Braw Lad, Braw Lass and Principals for their annual visit on Sat 30 June. The rain stayed off, and the sun actually shone on the riders. Introduced by the President of the Gath ... [more]

11/07/2007

Abbotsford gains 4 star grading

We are delighted to say that Abbotsford has been upgraded to 4 star status by VisitScotland. ... [more]

17/08/2006

Abbotsford and the Da Vinci Code

The historic home of Sir Walter Scott has unexpectedly found it self on the Da Vinci Code trail.

18/07/2007

Volunteering at Abbotsford

We have a small, dedicated group of volunteers at Abbotsford - the group started this year and everyone seems to be enjoying themselves! If you are interested in helping, we would be delighted to spe ... [more]

17/07/2007

Winter Weddings at Abbotsford

How about a winter wedding at Abbotsford? Lots of advantages, such as winter rates for hiring the venue, low season accommodation rates in the Edinburgh and Borders area and a completely different f ... [more]

28/07/2007

The Nigel Tranter Exhibition

Abbotsford are delighted to announce that by kind permission of the Duchess of Hamilton at Lennoxlove, this remarkable collection of original manuscripts, artefacts and drawings, incorporating a short ... [more]

17/07/2007

Garden Ticket

A Garden and Grounds ticket for £2, children under 12 years free is now available. This will enable visitors who just want to come to the garden, perhaps visit our shop, toilets, and stop for a cup ... [more]

17/07/2007

Gift Shop

Come and see our Gift Shop! We have introduced lots of new ranges - and they are still coming in. We are focussing on ranges and items made in the Borders and with unique appeal. Julie will be happ ... [more]

17/07/2007

Last update: 25/07/2007
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