Melrose Abbey

The Borders

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May 3rd 2008
Abbotsford House, Melrose Abbey and Floors Castle My last trip with my study abroad program involved a trip to the Borders region of Scotland with three stops: at Abbotsford House, just outside of Melrose, Melrose and Floors Castle in Kelso. Although each was interesting and very different, I have to say that my favorite was Abbotsford House, which I did not expect when the trip began. ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » Scotland

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more