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February/ March – Jethart Ba’ Walk in the footsteps of Two traditional handball games played in the streets on the Thursday after Shrove Tuesday or the following Thursday. royalty, famous scientists March – Borders Counties Rally VISITOR and poets; imagine the This takes place in Jedburgh and the borderland forests. It is the opening round of the MSA British Rally sound of horses’ hooves Championship. GUIDE & MAP thundering up to the May – Jedburgh Sevens The Jed-Forest 7s (the friendly 7s) is traditionally the finale castle or take a peek into of the Borders’ popular Kings of the 7s tournament. the traditional closes and June – Riverside Rock Historic Gateway The Borders’ premier music festival has something for read the blue plaques for everyone. to a glimpse into the past. June/July – Callant’s Festival Two weeks of rideouts culminating in Festival Day in early July when the ancient battle cry of “Jethart’s here!” is shouted by the Callant at the annual ceremony held Jedburgh in Abbey Place. The Jedburgh Border Games takes place the following day.

© LiveBorders Castle Jail & October – Jedburgh Running Festival A weekend of races comprising: Three Peaks 38 mile Ultra Marathon; the Ultra Marathon Relay race; CaniSports Scotland Canicross races; Half Marathon road race and a 10k Wheelchair and Handbike race. Mary Queen December – Jedburgh Winter Festival of Scots’ Visitor Held at the beginning of the month to coincide with the Centre turning on of the Christmas lights.

For further information or contact details: Castle Jail & Museum  [email protected] www.jedburgh.org.uk Jethart Callant at the Redeswire rideout Produced by Jedburgh & District Community News Group for Jedburgh Marketing & Tourism Group 2018. Design by VivID. JEWEL OF © VisitScotland THE

Situated just 10 miles from the findings of 18th century Special buildings, border with , Jedburgh Scottish geologist . was once a battleground but now In 1787, while visiting the town, events and people offers visitors from all over the he discovered unusual rock are commemorated world a warm welcome as the formations which indicated on the Jedburgh historic gateway to Scotland. the earth was much older than Blue Plaque Trail previously believed. This became (there are 32 plaques A traditional Scottish town so known as Hutton’s Unconformity. in all) which threads significant it was given Royal its way around the Burgh status in the 12th century. Jedburgh also has the added distinction of having over 140 town. Visitors are The magnificent spectacle listed buildings - the highest encouraged to follow of is an number for any comparable the trail to discover unforgettable image, frequently small town in Scotland. Jedburgh’s rich and photographed. Dating back to varied history. the 12th century, it is possibly Jedburgh Abbey the best surviving remains of an Augustinian Abbey in the whole of Scotland. There is nothing like a great ruin for At the top of the town is the majestic Jail visitor appeal and Jedburgh Abbey ranks and Museum, a favourite haunt alongside the best of them, providing a for ghost hunters. The building is a former prison and now houses breathtaking welcome for those arriving the town’s museum. It was built on the site of a royal castle in the town from the south. which was demolished in 1409.

Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Mary Queen of Scots Centre is a 16th century stone tower house where she is believed to have lodged, and A gentle stroll into town from almost died, in 1566 when the free car parks offers cafés, visiting the town. It is dedicated restaurants and takeaways as to telling the story of her well as plenty of independent eventful life. shops along the way.

Opposite the Abbey in Lothian And if you are planning to stay, Park, there’s an imposing 40ft Jedburgh has a great selection of stone sculpture known as accommodation catering for all the ‘The Eel’ designed by artist family. The town is an increasingly Max Nowell and erected to popular choice as a base for those commemorate Jedburgh’s part planning to explore the beautiful Jethart Callant and his Henchmen (supporters) leaving the Castle Jail ‘The Eel’ sculpture Jedburgh’s cannon in the internationally significant Scottish Borders region. Whether it’s a day trip, Check out our website a weekend break or for more information an extended stay, the © Maureen Mitchell www.jedburgh.org.uk Scottish Borders has something for you. Riverside walk

Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Cafés, bistros, award-winning Jedburgh is an increasingly Centre houses a superb restaurants and bars also help popular location for people exhibition, including personal make the town a popular stop seeking a welcoming base for possessions, charting the for visitors. The High Street’s their stay in the Borders and Catholic Queen’s tragic life and independent shops offer an on the doorstep of a range of includes a death mask believed interesting range of goods, activity breaks including fishing to have been taken after she enhancing tourism appeal. on the , mountain was beheaded at Fotheringay biking, golfing and hill walking. Castle in 1587. Jedburgh is the perfect base The town is home to one of four for those wanting to explore Festival Day historic abbeys in the Borders more of this beautiful part of The ramparts along the eastern - the others are close by at the UK and the knowledgeable Rainbow over Jedburgh town The Abbey is, without doubt, boundary of the Abbey were , Melrose and Kelso. staff at the Information Centre Jedburgh’s jewel in the crown built as defences and are a are ready to help you plan your and well worth a visit but there’s reminder of the brutal battles The Capon Tree, located Another ‘must visit’ for the list visit. so much more to see and do in fought in the town but today a couple of miles south of is Abbotsford, the home built this beautiful Borders town. they offer you a peaceful place Jedburgh just off the A68, is by novelist Sir Walter Scott We have a fine choice of Whether you want to take a step to sit and reflect. one of the last surviving oak and the inspiration for some of quality B&Bs, self-catering back in time, wander round the trees of the ancient Jed Forest. his most famous works. establishments and hotels - shops or enjoy a picnic by the Close by flows the , Pleasant riverside walks are many pet friendly. They enjoy riverside, it’s all just a gentle cutting its course between only a few minutes from the car a brisk trade all year round, stroll away. sandstone cliffs. parks and they will bring you particularly with those who conveniently back into the town travel to the Borders with The Castle Jail, built on what for food and drinks. activity breaks in mind. , home and was once known as Gallows Hill, ancient seat of the Kerrs, a is the perfect starting point for famous reiving family, lies two the Jedburgh story - a bloody past miles south of Jedburgh on the and a very spooky present indeed. east bank of Jed Water. Open Sir Walter Scott, Abbotsford Built in the 1820s on the site to the public in July for guided of the demolished castle, it is a PenielPeniel Heugh Heugh tours. favourite location for ghost hunts. In September 2015 a new railway service for the Scottish Stately homes such as Floors The jail is an example of the new Nearby at we Borders was opened to link Castle, Mellerstain and Traquair kind of reform prison pioneered have the landmark Waterloo the area with Midlothian and are a convenient drive away by John Howard where prisoners Monument, commemorating . The Borders - and every route is a scenic were encouraged to change Wellington’s victory at the Railway has made the whole journey. their behaviour as well as being famous battle. Built between of the Scottish Borders punished for their crime. 1817 and 1824, the tower is much more accessible with 150ft high. The walk to the Bowhill, just outside Selkirk is the service running from Visit the cells and exercise yard hilltop monument offers a great the historic home of the Dukes Tweedbank near Melrose into while learning about the town’s view of the borderlands and of Buccleuch, steeped in history Edinburgh’s central Waverley history and the achievements of may conveniently be coupled and packed with art treasures. station, from which there is its most famous citizens which with a coffee stop at Harestanes The grounds offer pleasant access to the rest of the are displayed in the museum. Mary Queen of Scots’ visitor centre Countryside Visitor Centre. country walks. UK’s rail network.

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A68 Riverside Walk Travel Distance to Riverside Walk Jedburgh from: Jed Water Old Bongate Edinburgh 49 miles Bongate Newcastle 57 miles 54 miles Boundaries Waterside Berwick-upon-Tweed 34 miles A68 to Edinburgh  Kelso 12 miles 11 miles 18 miles

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