Jedburgh

Jedburgh (Jedart or Jethart in Scots) is a royal burgh in the Scottish Borders, lying on the Jed Water, a tributary of the River Teviot. It lies only 10 miles from the border with England, and is dominated by the substantial ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Other notable buildings in the town include Mary, Queen of Scots' House and Jedburgh Castle Jail, now a museum.

Surrounding area

Other towns of interest include Kelso, Hawick, Galashiels, Selkirk, and Melrose. There are abbeys at Melrose, Kelso and Dryburgh, and Kelso boasts a fine cobbled square. All the border towns are famous for their rugby, and Galashiels has associations with William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and the earls of Douglas. Selkirk was where Wallace was declared Guardian of Scotland, and Melrose was the scene of a battle in 1526 over the stewardship of James V.

Related Topics:
Kelso - Hawick - Galashiels - Selkirk - Melrose - Kelso - Dryburgh - Rugby - William Wallace - Robert the Bruce - Earl - Douglas - Guardian of Scotland - James V

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During World War II, men from the American Office of Strategic Services trained around Jedburgh for covert missions in France, these were called Operation Jedburgh after the town.

Related Topics:
World War II - Office of Strategic Services - Operation Jedburgh

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