Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott

12/09/2026

🌙 Something spooky is stirring in the forest… 🎃🌲

As the nights draw in and autumn settles around Abbotsford The Home of Sir Walter Scott, the Story Trees of Witch Corner are waking up — and they have a tale to tell…
This Halloween, step into Witch Corner: Spirits of the Forest and help the ancient trees remember their lost spooky story. 🌳👻

✨ Meet mysterious talking trees
🧙 Choose your magical character
👻 Make your own ghostly sounds
📖 Create your very own Halloween story

It’s a wonderfully atmospheric adventure for families — with a little bit of magic, a little bit of mystery, and plenty of spooky fun!

📅 9th October – 1st November
📍 Abbotsford, Melrose

🎟️ Tickets are available from the website or Visitor Centre.

Perfect for a crisp autumn day out when you fancy something a little… witchy. 🖤🍂

🌐 www.scottsabbotsford.com
📞 01896 752043

12/09/2026

Calling all teachers!

If you’ve wondered about teaching Scott in your classroom, wonder no longer!

Join us at Abbotsford for an afternoon CPD event for teachers and educators, and a chance to delve into the world of Scott’s poetry. Hear from leading Scott expert, Professor Ali Lumsden; explore an exciting new curriculum-linked resource set, ‘Scott for Schools’; and get inspiration on an exclusive guided tour of this atmospheric author's home.

Find out more and how to book here: https://loom.ly/mynvFU4

Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. A breathtaking place to visit located on the banks of the River Tweed in the glorious Scottish Borders.

10/09/2026

10/09/2026

To Bee or not to Bee? That is the question...

Did you know, BEElieve it or not, we have our very own working beehives on the estate? 🐝

Our bees buzz from flower to flower, pollinating the gardens and producing delicious Abbotsford Honey; they really are a hive-performing team!

From our gardens to the jar, it really doesn’t get more local than that 🌸

Come and see what all the 'buzz' is about! Something sweet is coming...😏

Now, before I go - what kind of bees can't make up their mind? ...a maybee...that’s all for now, bee seeing you! 🐝

07/09/2026

Happy National Buy a Book Day! 📖

We had the pleasure of welcoming Walter Scott Prize winner Alice Jolly back to Abbotsford last week, and she kindly signed more copies of her award-winning novel, The Matchbox Girl! ✍️

Copies are now available to purchase in our Visitor Centre — but they go quickly! 🏃‍♀️💨

05/09/2026

Did you know Abbotsford is a charity?

Since 2007, The Abbotsford Trust has cared for Sir Walter Scott’s historic home, preserving his legacy for future generations 🤍

Charity was close to Scott’s own heart too. After visiting Waterloo in 1815, he wrote a poem to raise funds for the widows and orphans of soldiers who lost their lives in the battle.

You can help us protect Abbotsford by making a donation, becoming a Friend of Abbotsford, joining Scott’s Abbotsford Circle, or leaving a gift in your will.

Find out more about how to support Abbotsford: https://loom.ly/yAS-pNg

03/09/2026

At times, Sir Walter Scott’s eldest daughter Sophia would play the harp, and songs and recitations were common after-dinner entertainments.

Dora Wordsworth described one of the last evenings that Scott spent in the drawing room:

‘In the evening Mr and Mrs Liddell sang, and Mrs Lockhart chanted old ballads to her harp, and Mr Allan hung over the back of a chair, told and humorously acted odd stories… Sir Walter was much amused’.

31/08/2026

Schools are back on, the weather is starting to turn, and the shops are filled with pumpkin-scented candles... it could only mean one thing 🎃✨

Halloween is creeping closer at Abbotsford 👻

Meet the creatures who live between worlds at Witch Corner this October and experience our show-stopping folklore sculptures transformed with the sights and sounds of their favourite time of year.

But WAIT! We have a spooky surprise for the grown-ups...Abbotsford Unlimited ticket holders get FREE entry to our Halloween experience! 🎟️

Planning on returning to Abbotsford again? The Abbotsford Unlimited Ticket gives you FREE entry to our Halloween experience PLUS free entry to Abbotsford for a full year AND exclusive discounts to other seasonal events....although we won't even think about 'The C Word' just yet...😏🧑‍🎄

Book tickets now! - https://loom.ly/o5BJUNM
Find out more about Abbotsford Unlimited - https://loom.ly/vDAPsvk

30/08/2026

Another day at Abbotsford, another day well spent 🤍

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27/08/2026

Our Summer Shopping Evening is taking place this Saturday!

🌿After-hours access to Abbotsford's gardens 🛍️3 for 2 on selected products
🍸Seasonal Refreshments
🎶 6 PM Bagpipe performance

The evening is completely free to attend; book to secure your spot! - https://loom.ly/b1_JGIg