What are the Must-See Things to Do in Scotland?

09 Abbotsford House and the Scott Monument

Abbotsford House is a country house in the Scottish borders region that was once the residence of the author, Sir Walter Scott. The house and gardens have been open to the public since the mid-1960s, and the adjacent visitors center has exhibits on the life and works of Scott. The monument stands in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh and commemorates the works of this notable figure, along with 68 of his peers.