The Fascinating Story Of Dryburgh Abbey

<p>Journey into the peaceful ruins of Dryburgh Abbey, one of the most beautiful medieval monasteries in the Scottish Borders. In this episode of <em>Hidden Histories of the Scottish Borders,</em> discover the remarkable story of the Premonstratensian abbey founded in 1150, its repeated destruction during the Wars of Scottish Independence and the Rough Wooing, its connections to Robert the Bruce, Sir Walter Scott and the legends that still haunt its ancient stones.</p><p>From Norman nobles and medieval monks to English invasions, royal patronage and ghostly folklore, this episode uncovers nearly 900 years of history beside the River Tweed. Whether you&#39;re planning a visit to Dryburgh Abbey, exploring the Borders Abbey Way, or simply fascinated by Scottish history, this is the story behind one of Scotland&#39;s most atmospheric historic sites.</p><p><strong>Music Credits</strong></p><p>Eight Mountains by Savfk https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusic</p><p>In Search Of Solitude by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley</p><p>Jul by Scott Buckley https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckley</p><p><br></p><p>All promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com</p><p>Creative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)</p><p><a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Podcast theme from Pixabay.com</p>