Abbotsford the Home of Sir Walter Scott

Perhaps nowhere else in the world can evoke the power of the romantic past more than Abbotsford, stunningly located on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders. Abbotsford sits at the heart of the landscape that inspired the poetry and novels of its creator, Sir Walter Scott. Unlike the homes of other great writers, this is a house that the writer himself designed and as such uniquely embodies a physical representation of the Romantic Movement that he helped to create. When you touch the bricks and mortar of Abbotsford, you are touching the soul of Scott.
The Abbotsford Trust are raising the money to breath new life into this extraordinary building, and the home of one of Scotland's most influential writers.

Cassian Hall of One-Eyed Dog Scotland, has produced this short film to help in the fundraising efforts.

Richard Wilson kindly agreed to help in these efforts by providing his own unique narration.

The house contains an impressive collection of historic relics, weapons and armour, including Rob Roy's gun, dirk and sword, and an extensive library containing over 9,000 rare volumes. It sits amid formal gardens and a wider landscape that Scott designed and planted.

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