Dryburgh

Dryburgh is a village in the Borders region of Scotland, within the county of Berwickshire. It is most famous for the ruined Dryburgh Abbey.

The Temple of the Muses

This circular nine columned gazebo stands since 1817 on Bass Hill, a mound overlooking the River Tweed at the west end of the village. It is dedicated to the poet James Thomson, the Ednam poet and author of "The Seasons" and the lyrics of Rule Britannia, and his bust can be seen on the top of the structure.

The temple originally contained a stone statue of the Apollo Belvedere on a circular pedestal showing nine Muses with laurel wreaths. Bronze figures of the Four Seasons by Siobhan O'Hehir were installed as a replacement in 2002.

William Wallace Statue, Bemersyde

Dryburgh was the first town to erect a monument in honour of William Wallace, in 1814. It is said that Sir Walter Scott did not like the structure. The current statue is in the grounds of Bemersyde House.

See also

Dryburgh (surname)

Dryburgh is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:

Dryburgh (Dundee district)

:For the Borders village see Dryburgh.

Dryburgh is the name of a district of Dundee, Scotland, home to The View. The band featured locations throughout the area in their video for their 2006 track Superstar Tradesman. The Dryburgh estate has been used for the band's 2007 videos for Skag Trendy and The Don. These videos also feature areas of Lochee near Dryburgh, in particular 'Davies' cafe in Lochee high street.

Dryburgh is home to one of Dundee's longest running boys football clubs "Dryburgh Athletic"

The local store is nicknamed 'Chiefs' and is right next door to the 'Yummy Yummy' Chinese Takeaway. Coordinates: 56°28′42″N 3°01′20″W / 56.47833°N 3.02222°W / 56.47833; -3.02222