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The Great Britain Guide

Villages · Scottish Lowlands

Melrose

In or near Newtown St Boswells.

Melrose — a village in scotland central.

Roxburghshire Architecture , The Tower Of St Cuthbert's Parish Church, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3572948

Richard West — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank · 2.1 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2024

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Melrose is a village located in central Scotland, with a population of approximately 2,500 residents. It is known for its historical significance and picturesque surroundings. The village offers a range of amenities and local services, catering to both residents and visitors. Melrose serves as a focal point for exploring the scenic landscapes of the Borders region.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.5997, -2.7277
Postcode
TD6 9SE
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Population
2,500
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank2.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Westhill House, High Street, Melrose📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands

Westhill House, High Street, Melrose

Westhill House, High Street, Melrose — house in Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.

Free👶trimontium.co.uk
07397 Melrose Church of Scotland, Melrose 005📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

St Cuthbert's Parish Church, St Mary's Road, Weirhill, Melrose

St Cuthbert's Parish Church, St Mary's Road, Weirhill, Melrose — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
St Cuthberts Church, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 7380954📷 4

Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands

Angus Douglas-Hamilton

Angus Douglas-Hamilton — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free🐕trimontium.co.uk
A stained glass window in Holy Trinity Church, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 7651379📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

High Cross Church, High Cross Avenue, Melrose

High Cross Church, High Cross Avenue, Melrose — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
A stained glass window in Holy Trinity Church, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 7651379📷 5

Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, High Cross Avenue, Melrose

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, High Cross Avenue, Melrose — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

Free
School building in Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 4778306📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland central.

Freecaravanclub.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Melrose

Places to stay

School building in Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 4778306📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Lowlands

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland central.

Freecaravanclub.co.uk
Roxburghshire Townscape , Eildon Hill Haggis Tour, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3573041📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

George and Abbotsford Hotel

George and Abbotsford Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Window-box, Melrose High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5120180📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

The Townhouse

The Townhouse — a hotel in scotland central.

Freethetownhousemelrose.co.uk
Roxburghshire Townscape , Lunchtime In Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3572088📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Burt's Hotel

Burt's Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

burtshotel.co.uk
Roxburghshire Townscape , The Ship Inn, East Port, Melrose - geograph.org.uk - 3573044📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Station Hotel

Station Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Kingsknowe Hotel, Galashiels 1988 - geograph.org.uk - 4275442📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Lowlands

Kingsknowes Hotel

Kingsknowes Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

The 2025 Selkirk Standard Bearer, Darren Knox rides into Selkirk Market Square on his big day - geograph.org.uk - 8071243📷 6

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Roundabout in Clovenfords where the A72 and B710 meet - geograph.org.uk - 4775002📷 7

Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

barrelandstone.co.uk

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View to Kintyre - geograph.org.uk - 3025830📷 5

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Bowfield Road, West Kilbride, North Ayrshire - geograph.org.uk - 8183394📷 5

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West Kilbride — a village in scotland highlands.

Power in the gap - geograph.org.uk - 8156058📷 5

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Ugadale — a village in scotland highlands.

Milestone 27 Arran - geograph.org.uk - 2835796📷 5

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Torbeg — a village in scotland highlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Melrose?
Melrose is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 9SE).
What is Melrose?
Melrose — a village in scotland central.
How do I get to Melrose?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD6 9SE.
How do I get to Melrose?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 2.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 9SE.