If you want to visit a small yet historic area of Melrose located in the Scottish Borders. The town got its name from the Old Welsh word Mailros, which means "the bare peninsula". It was actually referring to the monastery that was built in the area.
Later on in the Middle Ages that monastery was re-founded and the name was meant to stand for mell or mason's hammer, and the rose for a symbol of the Virgin Mary. Because that was who all Cistercian abbeys would be dedicated too.
You can still find some of the ruins of the Melrose Abbey in Melrose. This is also the spot where Robert the Bruce, the Scottish King, had his heart buried. There was actually an excavation that was done in which a casket was found. It was never opened, but instead re-buried in back of the abbey. The dig was done by some high school students and the find was accidental.
Really a fantastic story and only one of the many historical ones that are based upon this area. You can visit the Abbey any time of year it is ran by Historic Scotland, though you will need to pay an entrance fee.
Close by you will also find, Trimontium, that's a Roman fort, and also Dryburgh Abbey. Many small villages are near to Melrose, which include Bowden, Darnick, Newstead, and Gattonside. Out on Eildon Hills you will find that area is where King Arthur was possibly buried.
Also another area of interest is Abbotsford House, which is the home of Sir Walter Scott. Plus each June you can enjoy a week of festival at the Melrose Festival. And we can't leave out the mention of each year Melrose also plays host to Border Book Festival also taking place in June. Past guests and honorees include Michael Palin, and Rory Bremner.
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