Nestled at the foot of the Eildon Hills under the brow of the Three Peaks, in the valley of the river Tweed, the attractive town of Melrose is a lovely holiday spot. The distinctive landmark of the peaks carry a rich history; an ancient settlement, the Trimontium Fort has been located in this area since about 79AD, and you can learn more in the Three Hills Roman Heritage Centre. The town is home to two beautiful National Trust for Scotland walled gardens, Priorwood and Harmony, both fantastic floral displays overlooking the Abbey grounds. The magnificent and grand scale Abbey was ruined by the English in the 14th Century. The Abbey is said to have interred the heart of Robert the Bruce. Nearby Abbotsford is the ancestral home of Sir Walter Scott. The house is set in a beautiful location on the river Tweed, and represents the Romantic Movement that Sir Walter Scott created.