Dryburgh Abbey
This post is for the letter ‘D’ in Jenny Matlock’s Alphabe-Thursday adventure and we’re off to Scotland!
Dryburgh Abbey is in the Scottish Border region on the banks of the River Tweed, not that far from the border with England. We stopped there on our way back from a super stay in Edinburgh. The Abbey, which is a ruin is nestled in the countryside that is so like that described in tourist magazines for those visiting Scotland. It is heather and hills and peace.
We visited just before Remembrance Day which was very appropriate as one of graves is that of Field Marshall Douglas Haig. Known in some histories of the First World War as ‘Butcher Haig’, it should also be remembered that he played a major part in the formation of the Royal British Legion which with it’s poppies is always in our thoughts during the autumn months.
Another grave nearby Haig is that of Sir Walter Scott, writer of Ivanhoe, Rob Roy and the Waverly novels. I remember studying his Heart of Midlothian as part of a course of 19th century literature when I was at college.
Walking around the ruin you can hear the monks chanting. I thought it was my imagination playing tricks but actually there was music. Historic Scotland, an organisation similar to the National Trust in England looks after the property and has rigged the singing in the Chapter House which is really stunning.
Although a ruin, there is still a great deal to see as you wonder around and let your imagination take you back in time. Enjoy!
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I could linger for hours amongst those ruins…just beautiful and so peaceful…
The simplicity of the large rock with the 2 countries painted on opposite sides is charming – much better than the often gaudy signs we have in the US.
Thank you so much for sharing.
I would love to visit Scotland one day. My husband and I keep saying we will go after we retire, and I think we will do it!
I love visiting places with history and imagining things as they might have been. Thanks.
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My Moms family came from Scotland and Wales, I was able to visit her homeland.. beautiful area! Your slide show is wonderful.. Following you from Jennys
Nice travel log!
Sandy
How amazing it must be to explore and hear the music playing in the background. Lovely pictures!
What a fascinating place to discover, I enjoted strolling around the grounds with you today.
What a neat slide show! I love the history of your countryside.
I imagine so many years passing before me…
It’s always lovely to see what you have to share!
Thanks for linking.
Interesting post! I’ve never been to Scotland but I hear it’s beautiful!
That’s a lovely slide show – I’d love to spend some time exploring such an historic site.
Nice. There are four active abbeys in California (that I know of). I had a long chat with the abbott of one of them a while ago while writing a review of “The Secret of Kells.” You can still be a monk if you want to be, and your gender is correct.
Lovely images. I adore Scotland! My elderly aunt lives in Edinburgh and I need no-one to twist my arm to get me to visit! 🙂
Scotland always seems so green. I love the accent. My kids ask me to do it all the time. I had to play a Scottish maid for an Historical site summer job. Would love to see it for real.
Dana
Scotland is short-listed on my Bucket List. Would love to hear the monks chanting. Thanks for the bit of history and have a great time.
I love getting to travel a bit vicariously through these pictures. They are wonderful, and while I’ve been to England, I never got as far from London as I would have liked!
Thanks!
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Great photos..love the introduction to this historic place.
Beautiful! Love stopping by and grateful to know you here. Enjoy your day!
amazing shots,
wow.
have a beautiful day.
Oh, makes me want to go there someday! If nothing else, to hear them talk:) Great pictures you tempted me with….
Lovely shots.
I would love to visit some day…
Wonderful images captured here! Thank you for sharing them with us!
Blessings & Aloha!
I enjoyed your beautiful photographs. I trace my roots back to Scotland on my Dad’s side, so I enjoyed my visit. That’s probably as close to Scotland as I’ll ever get.