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.
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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 Festival and a firm focus on the country life, Jedburgh offers a
superb quality of life when looking for a place to settle down. There are many
delightful way-marked pathways to suit walkers of all abilities, and along with
horse riding, golf, as well as angling in 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.
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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. In addition, Jedburgh also regularly plays host to a number of outdoor markets. As a country town, our monthly Farmers Market is very popular, while our Continental Market can surly provide you with something just that little bit different.
At the end of the day our restaurants offer a selection of excellent cuisine, both foreign and traditional, for that relaxing evening out after a busy day of sight-seeing and shopping!
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 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 a far back as AD700. Certainly,
bishop Ecgred of Lindisfarne (and so 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 old 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
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Visit the Jedburgh Churches website
where you will find links to the various churches in Jedburgh, detailing their
service times and contact details, as well as other events. Also check the
Events page for activities hosted
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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.
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.
Jethart
Welcomes You
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All photographs courtesy of Jedburgh Press, Graham D Astles & others.
PLEASE NOTE: Copyright remains with the artists. No photograph may be
used without prior written permission from the owner
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What's On
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Farmer's Market
First Friday of every month
10:00am to 2:00pm
in the Canongate, Jedburgh.
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Continental Market
Held in the Canongate, Jedburgh.
The dates and times of this occasional
event are yet to be confirmed.
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Jethart Callant Festival
June/July 2010
Visit the Festival
Website.
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