National Museums of Scotland

Scotland’s history is Scotland’s story…..
Battles, Tragedy, Kings & Queens, War, Innovation, Sport, Religion, Romans, Vikings, Abbeys, Castles and Comedy…..
Discover 420 million years of Scotland’s History, Heritage, Innovations and Culture with the Great Tapestry of Scotland. 

In the heart of Innerleithen lies this gem of printing history. Robert Smail’s Printing Works is an operational letterpress printers and an important part of Scotland’s industrial heritage.

Scottish Borders

Robert Smail's Printing Works

Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border Abbeys, the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey are remarkably complete and surrounded by beautiful grounds. First established in 1150, Dryburgh Abbey became the premier house in Scotland of the Premonstratensian order and today continues to have peaceful atmosphere.

Dryburgh Abbey

An atmospheric, medieval castle. Historic, unspoilt grounds and breathtaking scenery, as far as the eye can see. In this idyllic spot, overlooking the stunning valley of the River Tweed, the stage is set for an amazing location for film, tv and photoshoots.

Neidpath Castle

One and a half miles east of Melrose, at the edge of Newstead village lies the site of Trimontium Roman fort. The site is now agricultural land, with undulations in the landscape giving subtle clues as to what lies below the surface.

Trimontium Roman Fort Site

Dawyck Botanic Garden is a five star Garden renowned for its seasonal displays of snowdrops, bluebells, rhododendrons, azaleas, blue poppies and autumn colour.
Located in the hills of the Scottish Borders, 65-acre Dawyck enjoys an almost continental climate comprising warm dry summers followed by cold, snowy winters. 

Dawyck Botanic Graden

This cliff-top nature reserve has fresh sea air and rugged coastal scenery aplenty. It gives you the feeling of being somewhere really wild and remote, yet it’s just off the A1.

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday	Closed

The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Scotland’s history is Scotland’s story….. Battles, Tragedy, Kings & Queens, War, Innovation, Sport, Religion, Romans, Vikings, Abbeys, Castles and Comedy….. Discover 420 million years of Scotland’s History, Heritage, Innovations and Culture with the Great Tapestry of Scotland.

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More in Scottish Borders

Robert Smail's Printing Works

Dryburgh Abbey

Neidpath Castle

Trimontium Roman Fort Site

Dawyck Botanic Graden

St. Abb's Head

Other Museums & History

Preston Mill

National Museum of Flight

Robert Smail's Printing Works

Iona Abbey

Bachelor's Club

St. Magnus Cathedral