Visited Abbotsford, the
towered and crenelated home of Sir Walter Scott, built to the author’s
specifications and furnished to his tastes - mainly books, weaponry and other
(Scottish) historical artefacts – and set in grounds he also designed,
including walled gardens and terraces overlooking the River Tweed; after the
audio-guided tour we repaired to the large but surprisingly unobtrusive visitor
centre, and sitting in the sunshine on the tree-level terrace took refreshment and
admired his choice of the sheltered and tranquil location.
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