Melrose Abbey

/ ˈmɛlrəʊz /

noun

1. 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

Example Sentences

The heart was buried with Douglas at Melrose Abbey in Scotland, because it was so brave.

From Slate

The name comes from Melrose Abbey in Scotland near where Murray’s ancestors resided.

From Washington Post

It also might have been inspired by Scottish writer Sir Walter Scott who used Melrose Abbey as a setting for his stories and is said to have generated enthusiasm for Gothic Revival architecture in this country.

From Washington Post

"A location at Tweedbank has the opportunity to create a destination for the area with direct links to other local attractions such as Abbotsford House and Melrose Abbey," the report said.

From BBC

The heart of Bruce was entrusted to Sir Simon Locard, and by him borne back to Scotland, and at last found a resting-place beneath the high altar of Melrose Abbey, and its site is still pointed out.

From Project Gutenberg