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Abbotsford is the house built and lived in by Sir Walter Scott,
the 19th century novelist, and author of timeless classics such as Waverley, Rob
Roy, Ivanhoe and The Lady of the Lake.
Sir Walter Scott purchased Cartleyhall farmhouse on the banks of the River
Tweed in 1812. Together with his family and servants, he moved into the farm
which he renamed Abbotsford.
Scott had plans for enlarging the house which were not carried out until
1818, and in 1822 the old house was entirely demolished, to be replaced by the
main block of Abbotsford as it is today.
Scott was a passionate collector of historic relics, including an impressive
collection of armour and weapons, Rob Roy's gun and Montrose's sword, and over
9,000 rare volumes in his library.
Visitors will be able to Sir Walter Scotts study, library, drawing room,
entrance hall and armouries, and the dining room overlooking the Tweed where Sir
Walter died on 21st September, 1832.
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