Welcome To Jedburgh

The pretty market town of Jedburgh is situated on the main A68 in the south eastern corner of Scotland. She is 10 miles from the border with England, with its panoramic views at Carter Bar, and just over an hour's drive away from Scotland's vibrant capital, Edinburgh. This Royal and Ancient Burgh forms the historic gateway to Scotland.

The town is dominated by her magnificent 12th century Augustinian Abbey with its dedicated visitor centre, while her amenities include free car and coach parking with adjacent comfort stops and free WiFi access. There are numerous restaurants and cafes where you can relax and enjoy morning coffee, lunch, and afternoon tea, or simply enjoy a home-made ice cream sitting in the picturesque market place.

A Place To Visit....A Place To Stay

As an important Border town, Jedburgh is packed with history. Take a look at Victorian reforms to prison life with a visit to the Castle Jail... or follow in the footsteps of many famous folk who have enjoyed the delights of this beautiful town by following the town trail - Bonnie Prince Charlie, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, William Wordsworth all walked these ancient streets. While arguably the most famous, Mary Queen of Scots, took up residence here - a visit to her 16th century fortified house will reveal the story of her tragic life.

However, Jedburgh is not just about its history - it is a living, vibrant market town. With its annual Jedhart Callants Festival and a firm focus on the country life, Jedburgh offers a superb quality of life when looking for a place to visit and enjoy. There are many delightful pathways to suit walkers of all abilities, and along with horse riding, golf, as well as angling within a 10 mile radius including the world famous River Tweed - not to mention the excellent accommodation options - Jedburgh also provides the perfect base for your holiday or short break in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

A Modern Market Town

Jedburgh host a good number of specialist shops and outlets, including our award winning butchers. Whether you are looking for food or clothing, antiques or artwork, or anything in between, we are sure you will be able to find something that suits every taste.
At the end of the day our restaurants offer a selection of excellent cuisine, for a relaxing evening out after a busy day of sight-seeing and shopping!

The Church In Jedburgh

The town of Jedburgh has played host to an ancient Christian heritage spanning over 1300 years. There are unconfirmed reports of Christian worship in Gedwearde (one of the ancient names for Jedburgh) from as far back as AD700. Certainly, bishop Ecgred of Lindisfarne (the ancient Kingdom of Northumbria) had some presence and influence in the area from around AD850. Some would claim that Gedwearde is the oldest established parish in mainland Scotland, although the historical evidence is somewhat sparse!

Opposite the Abbey on the southern exit of the town stands the parish church of Old and Trinity. It was built in the late 19th century and was designed to be in keeping with the Abbey, where the congregation met until the move to the new building in 1875 . The architect was Thomas Henry Wyatt of London and this is the only example of his ecclesiastical work in Scotland. Its architectural style is Early English and it is built of stone quarried from the Eildon Hills, about 12 miles away near Melrose. It has been described as a being in 'a very fine basilica style.'

Where Is Jedburgh?

Jethart (the town's ancient local name) is situated in a vast and varied countryside area of outstanding beauty. It is the largest town in the 100 miles between Newcastle and Edinburgh (along the A68 trunk road).

Jedburgh has many leisure and sports facilities, including a swimming pool, fitness centre, tennis courts, bowling green, fishing, and an 18 hole golf course, as well as an extensive network of pathways for walking, horse riding, and cycling. Jedburgh is also one of the few areas of Britain, and indeed Europe, where the full range of stars can be seen at night.