Trimontium Museum of Roman Scotland

General information

The Trimontium Trust runs a series of activities for the members and the general public including lectures, outings and other activities. We also publish “The Trumpet” newsletter (on a yearly basis).

The Trimontium Museum (also known as the ‘Three Hills’ Roman Heritage Centre) is located in the triangle-shaped Market Square of the small town of Melrose in the Scottish Borders.

The 2017 season runs from Monday 10 April to Saturday 28 October, 2017. Entry - £2; £1 school pupil or student; £5 family.

Schools are welcome at any time (please ring 01896 822651).

The collection derives from the 370 acre Romano-native complex at the village of Newstead, one mile to the East, in the lee of the three Eildon Hills (pronounced eel-don) which dominate the area and give the fort and its associated features its Roman name Tri(um)montium – the place of the three hills.

The Museum is situated in a red sandstone building, The Ormiston, in the Square under a large black clock (next to the white-walled Burt’s Hotel), the entrance being marked by two figures – one Roman, one native.

The Museum is entirely operated by the volunteers of the Trimontium Trust.

The Trimontium Trust is registered as a charity in Scotland. The Museum is fully accredited by the Museums Libraries and Archives Council.