Welcome to our page
of information, attractions and places of interest around Jedburgh.
The Jedburgh hotels listed below are either in the town
or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Jedburgh.
From Jedburgh you can explore the explore the rolling green hills
of the Borders region, the rich farmland, medieval abbeys, stately
homes and small stone-built towns, the meandering River Tweed
and the North Sea coast. We hope you enjoy your stay and find
your ideal accommodation from our list of Jedburgh hotels and/or
the surrounding area.
The Historic Royal Burgh of Jedburgh,
once a residence of Scottish kings, lies 10 miles north of the
border with England. Jedburgh offers an attractive setting to
follow the town trail, take a riverside walk or browse amongst
the shops in the colourful renovated buildings in the Market
Place and Canongate. Jedburgh Abbey on the banks of the Jed Water
was founded in 1138 by David I and was damaged many times and
rebuilt. The Church is mainly in the Romanesque and early Gothic
styles and is remarkably complete. Situated in the town centre
is Mary Queen of Scot's house which tells the story of the life
of the tragic Queen, who visited Jedburgh in 1556, staying in
this Bastle House formerly owned by the Kerr family. Jedburgh
has a 9 hole golf course, the Waterside Fitness Centre with swimming
pool gym, sauna suite and sunbed room, Jedburgh Sports Centre
offers 3 badminton court areas available for various indoor games.
There are also facilities for rock climbing and a dry ski slope.
Also see Jedburgh.
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