Sir Walter Scott purchased the Cartley Hall farmhouse on the banks of the River Tweed in 1812, and renamed it Abbotsford.
The old house was entirely demolished in 1822, and rebuilt. Further extensions to the house were carried out after his death in 1832.
Scott was a passionate collector of historic relics, including an impressive collection of armour and weapons. The library contains... More details
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