![Dryburgh Abbey, near Dryburgh on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, was nominally founded on 10 November (Martinmas) 1150 in an agreement between Hugh de Morville, Lord of Lauderdale and Constable of Scotland, and the Premonstratensian canons regular from Alnwick Abbey in Northumberland.[1] The arrival of the canons along with their first abbot, Roger, took place on 13 December 1152.[2]
It was burned by English troops in 1322, after which it was restored only to be again burned by Richard II in 1385, but it flourished in the fifteenth century. It was finally destroyed in 1544, briefly to survive until the Scottish Reformation, when it was given to the 2nd Earl of Mar by James VI of Scotland.
The 12th Earl of Buchan bought the land in 1786. Sir Walter Scott and Douglas Haig are buried in its grounds.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092731/7fde25de-1454-4234-b1ae-f91904c6b6c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium)
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Dryburgh Abbey Hotel
0.3 km from Dryburgh Abbey
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (842)
"Lovely character property with excellent food"
Nigel
The price is €122
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30 Nov - 1 Dec
Buccleuch Arms
1 km from Dryburgh Abbey
8.2 out of 10, Very good, (92)
"Gardens very well kept a pleasure to sit out and relax. Food very good, the ham hock terine starter was great. Sasha our waitress serving breakfast was really lovely, just a glow about her. The smoked salmon and scrambled eggs were lovely."
Tracey
The price is €156
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22 Nov - 23 Nov
Kennels Cottage
1.1 km from Dryburgh Abbey
8.0 out of 10, Very good, (2)
"Great property- very convenient for local pub "
Aileen
The price is €397
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24 Nov - 25 Nov
Bowden House B&B
3.9 km from Dryburgh Abbey
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (27)
"We had a wonderful stay at Bowden House. We were looked after so well and the breakfast was delicious. "
Martin
The price is €157
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30 Nov - 1 Dec
The Townhouse Hotel
4.9 km from Dryburgh Abbey
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (228)
"Great stay, best food we have had all trip. "
Anonymous traveller
The price is €96
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1 Dec - 2 Dec
Burts Hotel
4.9 km from Dryburgh Abbey
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, (303)
"Loved the secluded location, and the ambiance of the hotel "
Ernest
The price is €187
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24 Nov - 25 Nov
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