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.

The town today

The ruined abbey was the site of a major archaeological dig in 1986. It is open to the public, as is Jedburgh Castle Jail. Borders traditions like the annual Callants Rideout and bands of pipes and drums add local colour, and delicacies include Jethart Snails and Jethart Pears. Another annual event is the Jethart Hand Ba' game. The Canongate Brig dates from the 16th century, and there are some fine riverside walks. The Capon Oak Tree is reputed to be 2000 years old, and Newgate Prison and the town spire are among the town's older buildings. The town's industries included textiles, tanning and glove-making, grain mills, and electrical engineering.

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Archaeological dig - 1986 - Callants Rideout - Pipes - Drum - Jethart Snails - Jethart Pears - Jethart Hand Ba' - Canongate Brig - Capon Oak Tree - Newgate Prison - Spire - Textiles - Tanning - Grain - Electrical engineering

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