Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Sir Walter Scott Memorial
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Sir Walter Scott Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 8.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sir Walter Scott Memorial is a memorial located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom is a museum dedicated to the famous Scottish writer, who served as Sheriff of Selkirkshire for nearly 30 years. Visitors can explore displays of personal items belonging to Scott and learn about his connection to the Borders region. The museum also offers guided walks that trace Scott's footsteps through Selkirk.
Place summary
The Sir Walter Scott Memorial is a memorial located in central Scotland. It commemorates the Scottish author Sir Walter Scott and is noted for its distinctive Gothic architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5471, -2.8415
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 4BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 8.2 km
- Opening
- Mon 11am–4pm; Thu–Sat 11am–4pm; Sun 12pm–4pm; closed Tue–Wed, Nov–Mar
- Official site
- www.liveborders.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1001969278 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Walter Scott Memorial?
- Sir Walter Scott Memorial is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 4BT).
- What is Sir Walter Scott Memorial?
- Sir Walter Scott Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Walter Scott Memorial?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 8.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD7 4BT.
- Is Sir Walter Scott Memorial free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Walter Scott Memorial is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Walter Scott Memorial?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 4BT. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.