Trimontium Exhibition & Walk

The Ormiston Institute is the INFORMATION CENTRE for the Melrose Doors Open Day. Refreshments are available here all day. Exhibition: Trimontium: Melrose?s Roman Past Exhibition is within the Ormiston Institute. This consists of a series of illustrated panels and modern artefact display cases; aerial photographs; artists' drawings; models; maps; the Newstead charger - to ride; a blacksmith's workshop; a Roman kitchen and pottery; replica armour; and a video room, showing 'The Lost Legions', narrated by Leonard Nimoy. Mementoes of your visit are available, including postcards, books and relevant souvenirs. The indispensable audio guide, which accompanies the admission ticket, has the distinctive voice of Bill McLaren (of Borders and rugby fame) to take you round. Walk: The Trimontium Walk starts from the Newstead Millennium Milestone at 14.00 and aims to finish by 15.30. Directions to Newstead (1 mile away - own transport required) will be given at The Ormiston. The guided walk will take you to the Roman camp, annexes and the amphitheatre. http://www.trimontium.freeserve.co.uk

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