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efore local government reorganisation the Border town of Jedburgh came under
the old county of Roxburghshire and enjoyed the status of being the county town.
Situated just ten miles north of Scotland's border with England, Jedburgh sits peacefully by the Jed Water (a tributary of the Teviot). It has long been a popular tourist attraction, not only for its tranquil and picturesque valley but because Jedburgh is often the first Scottish town visitors travelling north on the A68 reach, and there are certainly many things to see and do here! 
here are many fine historical buildings in Jedburgh, not least the magnificent
remains of Jedburgh Abbey. As with many other Border towns Jedburgh suffered
great destruction during the wars with England, particularly during the 16th
century.
We have a dedicated History section in which you can read in more detail about Jedburgh's Abbey, its castle and much more!
his is a very pleasing town with pretty painted houses lining the main street
and a fine selection of tearooms and restaurants.
With such a strong history in is not surprising that Jedburgh maintains many of its traditions. The Redeswire Ride takes place each July in the town and culminates in the Border Games - now well over 100 years old. There is also a fine history of Jedburgh supplying Scotland with some of her best rugby players! |
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