The Queen officially reopens Abbotsford House, the former home of Sir Walter Scott, near Melrose in the Borders The Queen has officially reopened the former home of author Sir Walter Scott in the ...

Plans to build homes near Abbotsford House have been rejected twice after public inquiries Trustees at the former home of Sir Walter Scott in the Borders have said they will fight any plans to put ...

The royal visit will take place on 3 July, the day before Abbotsford House reopens to the public. The Queen will be given a tour of the house, which has been closed for almost two years.