ABBOTSFORD
Historic house built by Sir Walter Scott between 1811 and 1825 with fine gardens. The house containing many original objects associated with Sir Walter.
Access
For details of opening times please refer to the website link shown.
- 25 access days a year
The owner's binding undertakings
1.To undertake with respect to the property that until it is disposed of whether by sale or gift or otherwise: (a) insofar as the land comprised in the property is of outstanding scenic scientific or historic interest to take reasonable steps for the maintenance of that land and the preservation of its character, and subject thereto to take reasonable steps for maintenance, preservation and repair of the property, and in particular: i) Abbotsford House ("the House"), its formal gardens, the walled garden including the glasshouse, the Gardener's Cottage and the lodge will be maintained in good repair with due regard to its historical importance including where necessary eradicating any dry and wet rot and any major beetle infestations; repairing roofs and rainwater goods in permanent and suitable materials; repairing stonework (in appropriate stone) and brickwork insofar as repairs a…