![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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"Lovely character property with excellent food"
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The price is Rp2.016.992
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SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt
SCHLOSS Roxburghe, part of Destination by Hyatt11.5 km from Dryburgh Abbey
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"Just the best experience! The highlights were the Spa and the Breakfast - absolutely gorgeous, just so relaxing! We stayed in a cottage which was also totally beautiful and so comfortable. Truly 5 star!"
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Rp5.943.361 total
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3 Jan - 4 Jan 2026
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