Melrose Abbey

/ ˈmɛlrəʊz /

noun

a ruined Cistercian abbey in Melrose in Scottish Borders: founded in 1136 and sacked by the English in 1385 and 1547: repaired in 1822 by Sir Walter Scott

Douglas was really buried in Melrose Abbey, where his tomb is still to be seen.

Our tourists next visited the ruin of Melrose Abbey, and found it less interesting than its historic associations.

Such an individual with obsolete manners was, like Melrose Abbey, impressive in its decay.

He was fifteen years old when he came to Melrose Abbey to be made a monk.

It is a splendid Gothic tower, and said to be "a recollection of the architectural beauties of Melrose Abbey."

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