ABBOTSFORD TRUST
Updated 401 days ago
PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption)
- Active - SC328535 (CH)
- Age: 16 years
- ID: 3280606/148
ABBOTSFORD MELROSE ROXBURGHSHIRE TD6 9BQ
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It takes its name from Scott's nickname for his favourite section of the Abbotsford Library, his collection of 250 rare books about witchcraft, magic, folklore, and superstition. Our series of enchanting sculptures have been storyboarded by outdoor exploration experts Brilliant Trails in conjunction with Abbotsford's Curator, and they have been realised by some of the most talented chain-saw artists working in the UK. Our aim is to enable visitors of all ages to engage with Scotland's historical folk beliefs and literary past, inspired directly by Sir Walter Scott's work, particularly the Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border (1802-3), The Lay of the Last Minstrel (1805) and Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft (1830)... Abbotsford, the home of Sir Walter Scott. A breathtaking place to visit located on the banks of the River Tweed in the glorious Scottish Borders... An Endowment Fund has been established to support essential heritage maintenance costs. In addition the Trust continues to..
Also known as: Abbotsford House, THE ABBOTSFORD TRUST