Dryburgh Abbey | Melrose | Scotland | Reino Unido

Dryburgh Abbey

Atracción | Melrose | Scotland | Reino Unido

Historia de la abadía de Dryburgh

La Abadía de Dryburgh es una impresionante ruina monástica en la orilla del río Tweed en Scottish Borders, cerca de la ciudad de Melrose. El monasterio fue fundado en 1150 por Hugh de Moreville, el entonces condestable de Escocia y señor de Lauderdale. Invitó a los canónigos premonstratenses de la Alnwick Priory inglesa a instalarse en este entorno idílico.

Arquitectura gótica en Escocia

Historia

Ruinas junto al río Tweed

A pesar de su ubicación pacífica, la abadía no estuvo exenta de conflictos. En 1322 fue incendiada por las tropas de Eduardo II después de escuchar las campanas de la abadía sonar mientras se retiraban. Otras destrucciones siguieron en 1385 por el ejército de Ricardo II. A pesar de estos contratiempos, la abadía experimentó un período de esplendor en el siglo XV. Sin embargo, con la Reforma Protestante de 1560, la vida monástica llegó a su fin, y para 1584 solo quedaban dos monjes vivos.

Importancia de la abadía de Dryburgh

Arquitectura y diseño

Características de las ruinas de la abadía

Las ruinas de la Abadía de Dryburgh son un excelente ejemplo de arquitectura gótica en Escocia. Es especialmente notable el cálido y rosado transepto de piedra arenisca que flanquea el coro. El claustro todavía transmite una sensación de aislamiento y tranquilidad. Un punto destacado es la sala capitular del siglo XIII, cuyo yeso pintado en las paredes y excelente acústica se conservan hasta el día de hoy. Otras estructuras notables son la sala de calentamiento y el dormitorio en el ala este del edificio.

Historia posterior y significado

En 1786, David Erskine, el 11º Conde de Buchan, adquirió la propiedad de la abadía. Se esforzó por preservar las ruinas y creó jardines formales alrededor de la abadía. Además, erigió un obelisco al sur de la abadía para recordar su fundación por Hugh de Moreville.

La abadía se convirtió en el lugar de descanso final de personajes importantes, incluidos Sir Walter Scott, el famoso escritor escocés, y Douglas Haig, un destacado mariscal de campo británico de la Primera Guerra Mundial.
Dryburgh Abbey Melrose

Datos de contacto

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Dirección
Dryburgh
Saint Boswells
TD6 0RQ Melrose

Vista de mapa

Horarios

Domingo10:00 - 16:00
Lunes10:00 - 16:00
Martes10:00 - 16:00
Miércoles10:00 - 16:00
Jueves10:00 - 16:00
Viernes10:00 - 16:00
Sábado10:00 - 16:00

Reseñas

582 Reseñas

Jason Champion
06.01.2025

Beautiful and peaceful with a little gift shop and coffee machine. Guy behind counter was very pleasant and helpful, toilets on site and heated.
Alexis Shillinglaw (Highland Seamstress)
27.12.2024

Had such a wonderful welcome by staff. Cosy & warm in all rooms. The hotel had such beautiful rooms & all of our meals were first class as well as service. The grounds were lovely for a walk and beautiful abbey next door. Couldn't have wished for a better time. We stayed Christmas Eve for 3 nights. Could definitely highly recommend this Hotel.
Abhishek Agrawal
03.12.2024

Dryburgh Abbey is a peaceful and picturesque spot, set in a beautiful location by the River Tweed. The ruins themselves are quite impressive, with some notable architectural details that showcase its rich history. The surrounding grounds are lovely for a walk, and the quiet atmosphere adds to its charm. It also houses Scotland’s second oldest tree named ‘Dryburgh Abbey Yew’ planted in 1136. However, I felt that the experience could have been more engaging. While there are some informative signs around the site, I would have appreciated more detailed explanations or interactive features to help bring the history to life. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in the area, but don't expect an in-depth, immersive experience.
David Maloney
17.11.2024

Lovely visit to see family stones.
Steve Ralph
26.10.2024

An interesting Abbey with quite a few features still in place. A small charge to go in and worth it.
Elizabeth R Parkin
20.10.2024

Interesting ruins, but the variety, age and splendour of the trees and the grounds in general was amazing.
Chris Hoult
14.10.2024

The most beautiful and peaceful of all the border abbeys. Lovely helpful staff. Great place to picnic on a nice day too.
Liz Stacey
07.10.2024

An interesting and atmospheric ruin with lots of lovely trees and the grave of Sir Walter Scott. Interesting to think that those with the right connections could once choose to make such an addition to an ancient monument! English heritage members can get in for free and there's a nice side trip to the Temple of the Muses and suspension bridge only a few minutes walk away . Toilets close by and hot drinks available in the shop.
mark lyden
06.10.2024

Stunning
Phil Bassett
30.09.2024

Very interesting. My favourite of the four border abbeys. Lots to explore and a beautiful setting
nigel talman
27.09.2024

In my opinion the most beautiful of the Border Abbeys. Very atmospheric in a wonderful peaceful location
Elaine Rawson
26.09.2024

Such a tranquil location. A place to relax and meditate whilst walking the foot print of the once magnificent abbey. Those monks sure knew how to pick the best spots in nature.
Dawn Edwards
20.09.2024

What a beautiful peaceful place, well worth a visit! We loved it.
Dave Beggs
16.09.2024

Great place to visit. Free parking close by. The Abbey is worth a visit in itself. Loads of interesting info, lots to see and steeped in history. The surrounding grounds are beautiful. Worth taking the map of trees so you can learn about them, some amazing trees on show.
Cliff Cairns
10.09.2024

I was quite surprised that there was as much of it left standing, it must have been a magnificent building in its day, I wish I could have seen it.
C H (CH)
31.08.2024

Don't let this trick you now, there is a lot to see here. However if you bring children with you, best to hold their hand as they might wander. They are some spots not safe for them to go alone too.
Les Kirkaldy
26.08.2024

A really lovely place to visit
Enrico Claus
26.08.2024

Rovine di un monastero e alberi centenari, molto bello.

 

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