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St Mary's Abbey, Melrose is a partly ruined monastery of the Cistercian order in Melrose, Roxburghshire, in the Scottish Borders. It was founded in 1136 by Cistercian monks at the request of King David I of Scotland and was the chief house of that order in the country until the Reformation .
Visit the historic abbey in Roxburghshire, Scotland, with reduced admission due to conservation works. Book online to guarantee entry and check for closures or access issues.
Visit the abbey grounds, cloister and museum of Melrose Abbey, the final resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce. Book tickets online, check prices and opening times, and learn about the conservation work and history of the site.
Visit the ruins of Scotland's first Cistercian monastery, founded by David I in 1136. See the graceful architecture, the famous Melrose pig sculpture, and the heart of Robert the Bruce.
Visit the magnificent ruin of Melrose Abbey, founded by David I in 1136 and destroyed by the English in 1385. See the lavishly decorated masonry, the sculptures, the museum and the possible burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart.
- Abbey Street, Melrose, TD6 9LG
May 26, 2021 · 26 May 2021. Image Credit: Shutterstock. About Melrose Abbey. Founded in 1136 by David I, Melrose Abbey was the first Cistercian abbey in Scotland. Situated along the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, the abbey was home to 450 years of monastic life until falling into ruin after the 16th century.
Aug 26, 2020 · Learn about the history and attractions of Melrose Abbey, the first Cistercian monastery in Scotland and the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart. Find out how to get there, when to visit, and what to see at this medieval ruin.
