Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Melrose
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Melrose — a village in scotland central.

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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.
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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.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5997, -2.7277
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 9SE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Population
- 2,500
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 2.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2642769 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Westhill House, High Street, Melrose
Historic houses · 0.1 km

St Cuthbert's Parish Church, St Mary's Road, Weirhill, Melrose
Historic churches · 0.1 km

Angus Douglas-Hamilton
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km

High Cross Church, High Cross Avenue, Melrose
Historic churches · 0.2 km

Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, High Cross Avenue, Melrose
Historic churches · 0.2 km

Gibson Park Caravan Club Site
Campsites · 0.3 km

Buccleuch House, Buccleuch Street, Melrose
Historic houses · 0.4 km

Harmony House
Historic houses · 0.5 km

Harmony Garden
Gardens · 0.5 km

George and Abbotsford Hotel
Hotels · 0.5 km

The Wynd Theatre
Theatres · 0.5 km

Wynd Theatre
Open-air theatres · 0.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
Westhill House, High Street, Melrose
Westhill House, High Street, Melrose — house in Melrose, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Angus Douglas-Hamilton
Angus Douglas-Hamilton — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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.
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.
Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland central.
Where to eat & stay near Melrose
Places to stay
Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site
Gibson Park Caravan Club Site — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
George and Abbotsford Hotel
George and Abbotsford Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Townhouse
The Townhouse — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk
Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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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.