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Bride and Groom standing infront of Abbotsford © Gione de Silva
Bride and flower girl getting ready in the Bridal Suite
Winter wedding at Abbotsford. Garden wedding photographs © Ashley Coombes
Wedding canapes
Bride walking up the Hope Scott Wing staircase © Gione de Silva
Bride in the bridal suite before sharing her vows © Gione de Silva
Groomsmen enjoying billiards before the ceremony © Gione de Silva
Wedding ceremony in the Wedding Suite © Lloyd Smith Photography & Video
Wedding Breakfast in Ochiltree's © Lloyd Smith Photography & Video
Wedding Breakfast in Ochiltree's © Lloyd Smith Photography & Video
Intimate moment between the newly weds in the gardens ©Ricky Baillie
Bride and flower girl getting ready in the Bridal Suite
Winter wedding at Abbotsford. Garden wedding photographs © Ashley Coombes
Wedding canapes
Bride walking up the Hope Scott Wing staircase © Gione de Silva

Abbotsford, Hope Scott Wing, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland

2 - 16 7 Bed

Romantic historic house venue for wedding ceremonies and celebrations for up to 30, sleeping 16, near Melrose

Holiday Rental for Groups of Families and Friends. Abbotsford, Hope Scott Wing, Melrose, Roxburghshire, Scotland, sleeps 2 - 16 in 7 bedrooms.

Situated on the banks of the River Tweed, amidst the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, the Hope Scott Wing is effortlessly romantic and provides the perfect backdrop for your special day. Wedding packages at Abbotsford include staying in Abbotsford’s luxury five-star accommodation, the Hope Scott Wing, with up to 14 of your closest family and friends. Choose between sharing your vows in the exquisite Wedding Suite, the intimate Catholic chapel or outside on the beautiful icehouse terrace, with up to 28 day-guests.
A drinks and canape reception can then be arranged in the public rooms of the Hope Scott Wing, among the fascinating Sir Walter Scott Exhibition in our Visitor Centre, or if the weather permits, an outside option is also available. Day-guests can then dine in Sir Walter Scott’s grand Dining Room (up to 18 guests), the Hope Scott Wing Dining Room (24 guests) or can retreat to our events space, Ochiltree’s, for a lavish Wedding Breakfast (up to 94 guests). Ochiltree’s can also cater for additional night guests, where you can dance the night away.
Abbotsford’s natural beauty provides plentiful locations to capture those precious moments. The wedding party will have full access to Abbotsford’s beautiful Regency Walled Gardens, picturesque woodland areas and afterhours access to the historic house where you can have photographs taken in Sir Walter Scott’s magnificent Library.

Facilities

WiFi

Wi-Fi throughout the building on an unsecured public network. Office computer/printer available on request.

Disabled Facilities

Stair-free entrance. Lift to all floors. One fully accessible ensuite bedroom.

Pets

We welcome up to three well-behaved dogs on the large basement level, where the Breakfast Kitchen and Games Corner are situated.

Kitchen

Fully equipped bespoke Breakfast Kitchen offers a spacious and stylish dining experience for informal occasions.

Dining Room

Grand Dining Room, overlooking Scott’s most treasured views of the River Tweed. Seats up to 16 guests.

Sitting Room

Decadent Drawing Room, complete with open fireplace, grand piano and TV with DVD player, comfortably seats 16.

TV and Music Facilities

TVs in every bedroom except Lady Scott's dressing room (adjoining eighth bedroom). Portable bluetooth speaker and streaming services provided.

Games Room

Impressive Billiard Room, with unusual military artefacts on the walls. Board games in public spaces throughout the Wing.

Heating and Open Fires

Full central heating. One large open fire in Drawing Room, complete with club fender.

Bedrooms

Eight; a four-poster ensuite, a fully accessible suite and five double or twin ensuite rooms, one with an adjoining queen-size room.

Linen

All linen and towels provided. Housekeeping packages can be arranged.

Bathrooms

Seven luxurious ensuite bathrooms, one shared 'Jack & Jill' style and one fully accessible.

Children's Facilities

Cot, highchair, dining chair booster seats, children's cutlery/crockery, baby-changing mat. Our Wi-Fi works well for your baby monitor.

Outdoor

Private courtyard and patio garden equipped with BBQ. Exclusive afterhours access to Abbotsford's Regency Gardens.

Swimming Pool

A six-person hot tub can be arranged.

Parking

A large forecourt area immediately in front of the Wing is reserved for your party's use only. Up to 20 cars can be parked here.

Smoking

Smoking is allowed outside the property. Please use our antique fire buckets as your cigarette bins.

Booking Information

To discuss this availability and receive an accurate quote please contact us. Bookings are generally Monday-Monday, Monday-Friday or Friday-Monday. Up to three dogs are welcome on the basement floor of the accommodation, equipped with dog beds, bowls and grooming equipment.

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Abbotsford, Hope Scott Wing

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Location

Abbotsford is situated in Melrose, in the heart of the Scottish Borders, and only an one hour drive for Scotland’s beautiful capital city, Edinburgh.

  • Five-ten minutes' walk away in Tweedbank.
  • Tweedbank Railway Station is only 1.5 miles away. Here you can catch a train to Waverley Station, Edinburgh.
  • Melrose and Galashiels are only a ten-minute drive from the accommodation. Other quaint market towns, including Kelso, Selkirk and Jedburgh, are also all within half an hour drive from Abbotsford.
  • There is a large Asda, Tesco and M&S located in Galashiels, less than ten minutes from the accommodation.
  • Ochiltree's cafe on Abbotsford's estate for breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea. Provender in Melrose for dinner.
  • Edinburgh. Newcastle and Glasgow are also pretty convenient.

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Bride and Groom standing infront of Abbotsford © Gione de Silva
Bride and flower girl getting ready in the Bridal Suite

Weddings

Perfect romantic setting for an intimate wedding for up to 28 day-guests and 14 overnight guests. 3 night wedding package. Catholic chapel and other settings for civil ceremonies. Reception spaces.

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