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Roxburghshire Postcards for Sale

Browse vintage Roxburghshire postcards for sale, featuring collectable views of Melrose Abbey and Floors Castle, along with other towns across the county.

If you're interested in a neighbouring collection, take a look at our Northumberland postcards, or use the search on this page to find a particular place name or landmark.

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What's the Story Behind Our Roxburghshire Postcards?

Melrose Abbey is one of Roxburghshire's most significant subjects for postcards. David I founded it in 1136 as Scotland's first Cistercian monastery, with monks arriving from Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire. Edward II's forces damaged the abbey in 1322, and it was later rebuilt on the orders of Robert the Bruce, whose embalmed heart is said to be buried there, brought back from crusade around 1330 and rediscovered during excavations in 1996.

Floors Castle, overlooking the River Tweed at Kelso, is another landmark that recurs throughout this collection. Built between 1721 and 1726 by the architect William Adam for John Ker, 1st Duke of Roxburghe, it was later embellished with turrets and battlements by William Playfair in the 19th century. It's recognised as Scotland's largest inhabited castle and remains the home of the Duke of Roxburghe's family today.

Postcards from Kelso, Jedburgh and Hawick appear in this collection too, and we add new stock regularly.

FAQs

Why is Melrose Abbey linked to Robert the Bruce?
Robert the Bruce's heart is said to be buried at Melrose Abbey, brought back from crusade around 1330 and rediscovered during excavations in 1996, while his body was buried at Dunfermline Abbey.

Is Floors Castle really Scotland's largest inhabited castle?
Yes, Floors Castle, built between 1721 and 1726 by William Adam for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe, is recognised as Scotland's largest inhabited castle and remains the home of the Duke of Roxburghe's family today.

How old is Melrose Abbey?
Melrose Abbey was founded in 1136 by David I as Scotland's first Cistercian monastery, with monks coming from Rievaulx Abbey in Yorkshire, making it almost 900 years old.

Do your Roxburghshire postcards cover towns beyond Melrose and Kelso?
Yes, postcards from Jedburgh, Hawick and other Roxburghshire towns appear across the collection, and we add new stock regularly.

What period are these Roxburghshire postcards from?
Most date from the early to mid-1900s, though this varies by item. Where a postcard has been posted, the postmark on the back can help pinpoint an exact date, and we note this in the listing where we know it.

How can I date an old Roxburghshire postcard?
A postmark is the clearest clue on a posted card. Where there isn't one, we look at the printing style, the stamp box design and the publisher's mark to estimate an approximate era.

Do you combine postage if I order more than one postcard?
Yes, we combine postage across all items on our store. We post worldwide, and UK orders of £50 and over qualify for free shipping.

Would a vintage postcard make a good gift?
They make a thoughtful gift for anyone with a connection to the Scottish Borders, or for collectors interested in monastic history or Scotland's stately homes.

Is the postcard photo the actual item I'll receive?
Yes, every photo shows the exact postcard you'll receive, not a generic or stock image.

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