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| River Tweed at Abbotsford House |
It was very special to return to Scotland in June and attend a gathering of Scott Clan which was held between
Bowhill House, the Borders home to the Chief of Clan Scott, Duke Richard Scott and
Abbotsford House, historic home of Sir Walter Scott.
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| Desk and Study Where Sir Walter Scott Did Much of His Writing. |
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| Abbotsford Historic Home of Sir Walter Scott |
Abbotsford being newly restored with the addition of an interpretative centre and the conversion of a family wing into accommodation has put the operation on the tourist radar once again as a top literary mecca and now, a wedding venue.
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| Hope Scott Wing |
The accommodation wing was added to the historic house by Sir Walter's granddaughter, and is now called the
Hope Scott Wing.
It was a very special opportunity to stay in the Hope Scott Wing, along with other members of
Clan Scott Society.
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| The Sir Walter Scott room at Bowhill House |
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| Bowhill House |
Events included two days of touring Scott Country in the Scottish Borders, with knowledgeable guides and special events and dinners hosted at both Bowhill and Abbotsford.
Tours of both houses - real treasure houses - set in the countryside, remains a major highlight.
With Scotts in attendance from around the world, it was a reminder how Scotland remains an important ancestral connection for many Scottish families no matter how many generations ago their ancestors left to pursue new opportunities in distant lands.
To be warmly welcomed back to an area that remains so rich in ancestral area for Scotts was much appreciated.
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| Bowhill House |
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