Gattonside

About Gattonside

The small village of Gattonside lies on the north side of the River Tweed, just 1 kilometre north of Melrose. Gattonside enjoys a well-documented history, being the site of the orchards for Melrose Abbey. The village was granted to the Abbey by King David I in 1143 and place names such as Friar’s Close, Abbot’s Meadow and The Orchard still remain and testify to its history. Famous former residents include Sir David Brewster, the inventor of the kaleidoscope.