The Royal Burgh of Jedburgh nestles serenely within Jed Valley. On approaching the town from the south the first thing that hits you is the splenderous 12th Century Abbey. Although it is like many of the Border monuments in a state of ruin this abbey in my mind is the most wondeful of all the border abbeys. It has been said that if you were to dig a hole anywhere in Jedburgh you would unearth something of historical interest. Recent work carried out by various authorities has unearthed several items of interest. An extensive dig within the abbey grounds brought forth some skeletons and personal belongings of someone connected to the abbey. Nearer the center of the town an old priory was unearthed revealing yet more skeletons. Today there is work being carried out near the abbey to extend a car park and yet again a skeleton was found.
As well as the beautiful abbey Jedburgh also has a castle situated on top of a hill overlooking the town. On first glimpse of the castle you would dismiss it as just another castle. However this castle was originally a Jail dating from the Victorian era being built upon the site of an older castle which was destroyed to prevent it being constantly held by the English during the wars of Independence.
Located within the center of town is the house once used by Mary Queen of Scots it was from here that Mary made that romantic journey to visit Bothwell at Hermitage castle.