Dryburgh Abbey

Image credit: MJ Richardson, CC BY-SA 2.0, (source: Geograph)

Open to the public

2 artworks

Part of Historic Environment Scotland

Plan a visit

More about

The graceful ruins of Dryburgh Abbey nestle secluded in woodland by the River Tweed. The abbey was established by Premonstratensian canons in 1150. Hugh de Moreville, Constable of Scotland and Lord of Lauderdale, had invited them to this idyllic spot from Alnwick Priory, Northumberland. Moreville was himself an incomer from England. Dryburgh became the premier house in Scotland of the French order, which was established by St Norbert of Xanten in 1121 at Prémontré. Its six Scottish houses also included Whithorn Priory.

Dryburgh, St Boswell's, Melrose, Scottish Borders TD6 0RQ Scotland

01835 822 381

Before making a visit, check opening hours with the venue

https://www.historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/dryburgh-abbey/

Artworks

  • Rainwater Spout
    Rainwater Spout unknown artist
    Dryburgh Abbey
  • Fragment of a Figure of Saint Sebastian
    Fragment of a Figure of Saint Sebastian unknown artist
    Dryburgh Abbey

Not every artwork is on display – if you would like to see a particular work, contact the venue before your visit

Historic Environment Scotland has another 345 artworks

Artists

  • Pickford Narrow Boat 'Hope' at a Lock
    unknown artist
Dryburgh Abbey is part of

Historic Environment Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland artworks can also be found at these venues

More information