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		From St. Boswells I rode up to Dryburgh abbey.
		In Jedburgh I stopped to visit that abbey as well, but I have to admit that I liked Dryburgh better.
		Just as I was sitting at a park bench looking up to the ruins, big fl clouds started to gather up in the sky (where else?).
	www.pjmeisch.de /Scotland/scjune12.html (735 words)

	DRYBURGH ABBEY - LoveToKnow Article on DRYBURGH ABBEY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The abbey occupies the spot where, about 522, St Modan, an Irish Culdee, established a sanctuarya secluded position on a tongue of land washed on three sides by the Tweed.
		In 1700 the abbey lands belonged to Thomas Haliburton, Scotts greatgrandfather, and, but for an extravagant grand-uncle who became bankrupt and had to part with the property, they would have descended to Sir Walter by inheritance.
		In the grounds are many venerable trees, a yew near the chapter-house being at least coeval with the abbey.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /D/DR/DRYBURGH_ABBEY.htm (1194 words)

	Dryburgh Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Dryburgh Suspension Bridge, near Dryburgh Abbey, Borders, Scotland, is a 19th century suspension bridge between the villages of Dryburgh and St.
		It was erected in 1872 with a gift intended to allow the Dryburgh villagers to worship at the churches in St. Boswells and Newtown St. Boswells.
		It was a 79 metres long pedestrian cable-stayed bridge, a type of bridge that was undergoing a period of rapid growth in popularity.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Dryburgh_Bridge (410 words)

	Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Dryburgh Abbey
		Dryburgh was built away from any township, in the bend of the river Tweed, in the Scottish Borders and the first sight of the ruins of the abbey is through a curtain of trees.
		Dryburgh was founded in 1150 by Hugh de Moreville, one of the many Anglo-Normans who came north with King David I in the first half of the 12th century.
		While they were living in the area, the Abbey itself was severely damaged in 1544 by an English raiding party led by the earl of Hereford during the "Rough Wooing" as King Henry VIII of England tried to bring about the marriage of his son to Mary Queen of Scots.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitdryburgh.htm (585 words)

	The Border Abbeys - Dryburgh Abbey
		DRYBURGH was the last of the Border Abbeys to be founded, and the only one not created under the instructions of David I. It was the Constable of Scotland, Hugh de Moreville, who invited the Premonstratensian Order to build at Dryburgh.
		Dryburgh's influence was limited, but as a "beacon of prayer in a sinful world" that's to be expected.
		After their deaths the abbey was abandoned and passed into the possession of the Earl of Mar. In 1780 the Earl of Buchan bought it and set about preserving its remains while using it as a decorative feature in a giant garden.
	www.electricscotland.com /historic/dryburgh_abbey.htm (306 words)

	Dryburgh Abbey - Great Britain And Ireland
		Dryburgh lies amid the scenes in which Scott not only took such peculiar delight, but which furnished him themes both for his poems and romances, and which were rich in those old songs and narratives of border feats and raids which he has preserved in his Border Minstrelsy.
		The new Abbey of Dryburgh had the credit of being founded in 1150 by David I., who was fond of the reputation of being a founder of abbeys, Holyrood Abbey, Melrose Abbey, Kelso Abbey, Jedburgh Abbey, and others, having David I. stated as their founder.
		This James I. of England dissolved the abbey in 1604, and conferred it and its lands, together with the abbeys and estates of Cambuskenneth and Inchmahorne, on John Erskine, Earl of Mar, who was made, on this occasion, also Baron of Cardross, which barony was composed of the property of these three monasteries.
	www.oldandsold.com /articles13/travel-59.shtml (1343 words)

	Mostly Medieval - Exploring the Middle Ages: God and War: Abbeys and Priories: Dryburgh Abbey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Dryburgh Abbey was founded in 1150 by Hugh de Moreville, one of the assassins of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.
		The peace of Dryburgh was shattered during the war of independence.
		In 1786 the abbey was purchased by David Erskine, eleventh earl of Buchan, who undertook preservation of the abbey ruins.
	www.skell.org /explore/dryburghF.htm (284 words)

	Dryburgh Abbey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Dryburgh is one of the prettiest and most romantic of ruins (if an abbey should properly be called romantic!).
		In close proximity to the other great border abbeys of Jedburgh, Melrose and Kelso, Dryburgh was never as rich or grand as the others, but nevertheless attracted the unwelcome attention of the English armies, suffering considerable damage on at least four occasions.
		With probably never more than twenty canons at a time, the abbey nevertheless had generous benefactors such as the de Vauxs of Dirleton, who gave the island of Fidra to the canons in 1220 when they came on to the mainland to build their grand new castle.
	www.heritage.me.uk /religiou/dryburgh.htm (862 words)

	Dryburgh Abbey Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		In a reversal of what has happened in other abbeys like nearby Melrose and Jedburgh it is possible to gain a sense of the day to day lives of the monks, while the Abbey Church itself has largely disappeared.
		In 1322 it is said that Edward II's army, retreating south to England, took exception to the sound of the bells of Dryburgh Abbey being rung to celebrate their defeat.
		The remains of the abbey was acquired by the Earl of Buchan in 1786.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /stboswells/dryburghabbey (963 words)

	Scottish Wedding Venues Dryburgh Abbey Scotland
		Dryburgh Abbey is know is a beautiful place to hold an intimate wedding ceremony.
		The abbey was founded in 1150 by Hugh de Moreville, an Anglo-Norman who had befriended David in England and had come north at his invitation.
		The whole purpose of an abbey such as Dryburgh was to 'create a beacon of prayer in a sinful world'.
	www.scottishweddingconsultants.co.uk /ruins/dryburgh/dryburgh.htm (378 words)

	Dryburgh Abbey on AboutBritain.com
		Dryburgh sits by the Tweed, its remarkably complete medieval ruins making it easy to appreciate the attractions of the monastic life of the white-clad cannons of the Premonstratensian Order who settled there.
		The abbey buildings were destroyed by fire three times, ravaged by war on four occasions and never recovered from the last in 1544.
		The abbey is the burial place of Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshal Earl Haig.
	www.aboutbritain.com /DryburghAbbey.htm (418 words)

	Sites Detail
		Dryburgh sits by the Tweed River, its remarkably complete medieval ruins making it easy to appreciate the attractions of monastic life.
		The abbey buildings were destroyed by fire three times and ravaged by war on four occasions but fine examples of ecclesiastic architecture and masonry remain, and its chapter house reveals plaster and paintwork dating back to its inception.
		Most of the abbey, apart from the cloisters, is accessible.
	www.historic-scotland.gov.uk /properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_097 (159 words)

	Luxury Scotland - Gateway to luxury hotels and activities in Scotland
		Arbroath Abbey holds a very special place in Scottish history, it was here in 1320 that Scotland's nobles swore their independence from England in the famous "Declaration of Arbroath".
		Dryburgh Abbey 8m SE of Melrose on the B6404.
		Sweetheart Abbey In New Abbey village on the A710.
	www.luxuryscotland.co.uk /act/act_places2.html (792 words)

	Dryburgh Abbey & Mary, Queen of Scots (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The abbey prospered well and boasted magnificent buildings which suffered greatly due to their proximity to the English border.
		However, the abbey was once again ransacked in 1523 and during the "Rough Wooing" of 1544.
		In 1541, Thomas Erskine had been made commendator of the abbey, and in 1604 it was formally granted to John Erskine, Earl of Mar. For some time part of the monastic buildings were occupied as a residence but then fell into decay.
	www.marie-stuart.co.uk /Castles/Dryburgh.htm (351 words)

	BBC - History - Scottish History
		This type of devotion is apparent in the fact that the abbey only had one fireplace to warm the monks throughout the long, Scottish winters.
		Like Melrose, Dryburgh was burnt to the ground by Edward II of England in 1322 after his army camped at there on their way home following a fruitless invasion of Scotland.
		Robert the Bruce picked up the tab for the damage, but the abbey was destroyed once again by Richard II as he swept through the Borders in punishment for Scots raids on the North of England.
	www.bbc.co.uk /history/scottishhistory/earlychurch/trails_earlychurch_dryburghabbey.shtml (474 words)

	Discover the best of the South of Scotland's heritage with Historic Scotland
		The Abbey is thought to be the burial place of Robert the Bruce's heart, marked with a commemorative carved stone plaque within the grounds.
		With its moat, twin-towered gatehouse, and imposing battlements, Caerlaverock Castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold.
		Caerlaverock Castle is the epitome of the medieval stronghold.
	www.visitscotland.com /aboutscotland/explorebymap/features/hsexploresouthscotland (415 words)

	Illustrated Guide to Places to Visit - Jedburgh Abbey
		Its position, on the steeply sloping banks of the river, allowed the monks to create the huge cross-shaped plan of nave, presbytery and transepts in a prominent position while the cloister, chapter house, cellars and other accommodation could be built on lower levels - leaving the flowing arches of the nave to dominate the site.
		In the same century as it was completed, the devastation of the "Wars of Independence" swept through the Borders (and beyond) as King Edward I and his successors regarded destroying castles and abbeys alike as ways of demonstrating who was in charge.
		Jedburgh Abbey is now in the care of Historic Scotland who are to be congratulated not only on the preservation work which they have undertaken but also creating an excellent visitor centre in the grounds with displays and information.
	www.rampantscotland.com /visit/blvisitjedburgh.htm (396 words)

	Scottish Country House hotel, Melrose, Scotland
		The Dryburgh Abbey Country House Hotel sits proudly in its own ten acre estate on the banks of the River Tweed in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
		The views from the public rooms and many of the bedrooms are of the majestic river and/or the historic and atmospheric ruins of the Abbey.
		Dryburgh Abbey is a popular destination for short breaks, Christmas Breaks, New Year Breaks, Weddings and Conferences.
	www.dryburgh.co.uk (280 words)

	Travels in the UK - A Perfectly Proper Holiday (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Situated in a loop of the River Tweed, Dryburgh Abbey is set in the midst of the most pastoral setting we've seen today.
		The abbey was founded in 1150 by Hugh de Moreville, one of the assassins of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral.
		A document dated 1600 included the observation that "all the convent thairof are now deceissit." In 1786 the abbey was purchased by David Erskine, eleventh earl of Buchan, who is responsible for planting the specimen trees and preserving the ruins of the abbey.
	www.skell.org /travels/ten4F.htm (615 words)

	AbleToGo
		When you visit the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel you can be sure of a warm welcome, in the peace and tranquillity of a beautifully restored Scottish Country House.
		The Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is proud to be the recipient of many accolades, awards and commendations.
		On top of this the AA saw fit to award our first AA rosette for food excellence in June The hotel has also been reselected for membership of the Taste of Scotland scheme and is proud to continue its affiliation to this prestigious group of eating places found throughout Scotland.
	www.abletogo.com /full_listing.asp?accomID=1126 (345 words)

	Borders Region, Scotland
		Dryburgh Abbey is situated in a beautiful and tranquil place.
		The famous 'Romantic' writer Sir Walter Scott is buried in the abbey as is one of the generals who presided over the slaughter on the 'Western Front' in World War One: Field Marshall Earl Haig.
		The surviving remains of the church are of the 15th century, and are of an elegance unique in Scotland.
	ourworld.compuserve.com /homepages/lennich/borders.htm (601 words)

	Scottish Borders Heritage: Dryburgh Abbey (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		This abbey was founded by the Premonstratensian Order in about 1150 under the patronage of Hugh de Morville, Constable of Scotland and Lord of Lauderdale.
		The abbey church was built in the later 12th and earlier 13th centuries, but has been severely quarried and little survives today.
		Like all of the Border Abbeys, Dryburgh was devastated on various occasions by English forces including 1322, 1385, 1544 and 1545.
	www.scottishbordersheritage.co.uk /heritage/lastdetails.jsp?id=193 (166 words)

	Hotels - Dryburgh Abbey Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Beautifully restored Scottish Country House situated in the breathtaking Borders countryside, on the banks of the Tweed, the hotel lies next to the historic ruins of Dryburgh Abbey.
		Dryburgh Abbey Hotel, Welcome to the premier 4 star hotel in the Scottish Borders, Scottish Country House Hotel accommodation.
		Dryburgh Abbey Hotel - Scottish Borders - Hotel In Scottish Borders - Scotlands Premier Hotel - Scottish Hotel - Country House Accommodation 4 Star Hotel - Rac Rosette For Food - Where To Stay In Scottish Borders - Scotland Accommodation - River Tweed - Abbey Ruins - Last Resting Place Of Sir Walter Scot.
	www.traveldir.com /hotel/site/3868 (150 words)

	DRYBURGH ABBEY - Online Information article about DRYBURGH ABBEY (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		ABBEY, a monastic ruin in the extreme See also:
		The abbey occupies the spot where, about 522, St Modan, an Irish Culdee, established a sanctuary—a secluded position on a See also:
		yew near the chapter-house being at least coeval with the abbey.
	encyclopedia.jrank.org /DRO_ECG/DRYBURGH_ABBEY.html (834 words)

	Scotland's Past - Adam of Dryburgh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Adam was born in Berwickshire and became a Premonstratensian canon at Dryburgh abbey, rising to Abbot of Dryburgh by 1184, although he was already renowned as a preacher before this.
		This order was more austere than that at Dryburgh but had been founded by Roger, the first abbot of Dryburgh and it impressed Adam greatly - 'this is none other than the house of God; this is the gate of heaven'.
		The qualities of God are described in De triplici genere contemplationis, the tabernacle built by Moses in De tripartito tabernaculo, a dialogue between reason and the soul in Soliloquium de instructione animae and he also wrote De quadripartito exercitio cellae.
	www.scotlandspast.org /adam.cfm (185 words)

	The history of Dryburgh Abbey and other Abbey Ruins in Scotland
		It is ironic that Buchan and Scott should reside across the canons' choir from each other for Buchan had had the misfortune in his old age to be maligned by Sir Walter Scott, who succeeded in ruining his reputation.
		The 'wizard of the North' was buried at Dryburgh by right of his ancestors, the Haliburtons of Newmains.
		That completes the tour of Dryburgh Abbey, here are two further pages that may be of interest..........
	www.scottishweddingconsultants.co.uk /ruins/dryburgh/dryburg4.htm (315 words)

	Dryburgh Abbey Hotel (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		From the outside, the Dryburgh Abbey Hotel looks like an old country house tucked into the Borders countryside close to the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey itself.
		Dryburgh Abbey is only a short stroll from the hotel and the historic town of Melrose, with its wonderful abbey ruins, is a couple of miles away.
		The Dryburgh Abbey hotel is a wonderful base from which to explore the beautiful Scottish Borders or the ideal location for a business conference, or a celebration such as a party or wedding!
	www.travelpublishing.co.uk /hiddenplacesscotland/Borders/SCO26398.htm (304 words)

	Supernatural Scotland
		Like most of the border abbeys it was ravaged during the wars with England.
		Dryburgh Abbey is also famous for being the burial place of Sir Walter Scott and Field Marshall Earl Haig.
		Dryburgh Abbey is in the care of Historic Scotland.
	www.scotshistoric.bravehost.com /dryburgh.htm (138 words)

	Attractions near Dryburgh Abbey on AboutBritain.com
		Mellerstain, one of Scotland's great Georgian houses was begun in 1725 by William Adam and completed several years later by his famous son, Robert.
		Jedburgh Abbey is one of the border abbeys founded by David I around 1138 for Augustinian canons.
		Thirlestane, one of the oldest and finest castles in Scotland is set in lovely Border hills at Lauder, 28 miles south of Edinburgh and 68 miles north of Newcastle, on the A68.
	www.aboutbritain.com /AttractionsNearDryburghAbbey.asp (372 words)

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