On 30 May 2020, 10:00 to 17:00 – Standing on the banks of the River Tweed near Galashiels, Abbotsford was the creation of the famous 19th century Scottish novelist, poet and playwright Sir Walter Scott. It was built almost 200 years ago on the proceeds of his successful literary career. Abbotsford is an enduring monument to the tastes, talents and personal tragedies of its creator.