Set on the banks of the Tweed, Dryburgh is considered the most evocative monastic ruin in Scotland. Sir Walter Scott lies buried among the ruins. Lothian & Borders
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Dryburgh Abbey stands on the site of an early christian sanctuary, dedicated to St. Modan a 6th century missionary. The abbey itself was founded in 1152, by Hugh de Morville. Sir Walter Scott lies buried among the ruins. |
The 8th century cross in the Aberlemno kirk yard is one of the finest surviving examples of Pictish sculpture and is thought to commemorate the important Battle of Nechtansmere fought in 685 A.D. This side depicts interlaced sea horses, birds and beasts as the backdrop for an intricately interlaced cross with three Celtic knots in the shaft and a center of seven triple spirals.
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Aberlemno Pict Stone
This cross is 5 feet high, and there are cup and ring marks on the backside but no celtic cross. This piece was most likely carved before Christianity came to the isles. |

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