Melrose
Place in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.594, -2.713 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 55 33 |
| Population: | 2,340 |
| Dialling code: | 01835 (St Boswells) |
Melrose is a compact market town in the Scottish Borders of Scotland, tucked on the north bank of the River Tweed beneath the distinctive three peaks of the Eildon Hills. The town is best known for the dramatic Gothic ruins of Melrose Abbey, long a draw for history buffs thanks to medieval architecture and local legends such as the reputed burial of Robert the Bruce’s heart.
Despite its small size, Melrose has a lively cultural life: it’s the birthplace of rugby sevens and hosts the annual Melrose Sevens tournament, and it’s a popular gateway for walkers following routes like St Cuthbert's Way. The local economy blends tourism, small-scale retail and hospitality with a heritage of textile and agricultural activity, and the town retains a friendly community feel with artisan shops, cafes and events that draw visitors year-round.
Postcode districts covering Melrose
Most populated places nearby
- Bonnyrigg 24.8 miles
- Hawick 11.9 miles
- Mayfield 23.2 miles
- Dalkeith 24.7 miles
- Galashiels 4.1 miles
Neighbouring places
- Newtown St. Boswells Place 1.9 miles
- Tweedbank Place 2.1 miles
- Langlee Place 2.6 miles
- St. Boswells Place 3.1 miles
- Earlston Place 3.4 miles
- Galashiels Place 4.1 miles
- Selkirk Place 6 miles
- Bannerfield Place 6.2 miles
- Leaderdale and Melrose Ward 7.7 miles
- Lauder Place 8.8 miles
- Stow Place 9.1 miles
- Galashiels and District Ward 9.4 miles
Example postcodes in Melrose
TD6 9QR, TD6 9RJ, TD6 9HL, TD6 9SB, TD6 9LS, TD6 9SG, TD6 9QL, TD6 9LG, TD6 9SL … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 35.5 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 55.6 miles
Hotels in Melrose Ad
Schools in Melrose
- Melrose Primary School Primary
- St Mary's School, Melrose Independent - primary
Local points of interest
- Eildon Hills Mountains 0.7 miles
- Cowdenknowes Estate 2.4 miles
- Dryburgh Estate 3.2 miles
- Mertoun House Estate 3.8 miles
- Carolside Estate 3.9 miles
- Sunderland Hall Estate 4.1 miles
- Riddell Estate 5.7 miles
- Yair House Estate 6 miles
- Mellerstain House Estate 6.3 miles
- Chesters Estate 7.5 miles
- Makerstoun House Estate 7.7 miles
- Minto House Estate 7.7 miles