Follies · Central Scotland
Walter Scott's Tomb
Walter Scott's Tomb is a folly in the United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Walter Scott's Tomb is a folly in central Scotland — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 7.6 km away. Postcode area TD6.
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Place summary
Walter Scott's Tomb is a folly located in central Scotland, postcode TD6. It serves as a memorial to the renowned Scottish author Sir Walter Scott. The structure is notable for its design and association with the literary history of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5774, -2.6493
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD6 0RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Tweedbank — 7.6 km
Sources
- osm: w192064679 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walter Scott's Tomb?
- Walter Scott's Tomb is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD6 0RQ).
- Is Walter Scott's Tomb free to visit?
- Yes, Walter Scott's Tomb is free to enter.
- How do I get to Walter Scott's Tomb?
- The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD6 0RQ.