Jedburgh and District
Ward in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.489, -2.533 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 66 21 |
Jedburgh is a compact market town in the Scottish Borders, set on the banks of the Jed Water where it runs into the River Teviot. The town is dominated by the dramatic ruins of Jedburgh Abbey, a 12th‑century Augustinian foundation altered and damaged over the centuries during the Reformation and border conflicts, and a small castle jail and museum that reflect its turbulent frontier past.
Today it serves as a service and cultural centre for surrounding farming communities, with local shops, small businesses and a steady tourist trade drawn by the abbey, waymarked walks and the rolling Border countryside. There’s a strong sense of local identity and community life, marked by seasonal events and active local societies that celebrate Jedburgh’s history and rural traditions.
Postcode districts covering Jedburgh and District
Most populated places nearby
- Hawick 10.9 miles17.5 km
- Galashiels 14 miles22.5 km
Neighbouring places
- Jedburgh Place 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Kelso and District Ward 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Denholm Place 6.3 miles10.1 km
- St. Boswells Place 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Hawick and Denholm Ward 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Newtown St. Boswells Place 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Kelso Place 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Burnfoot Place 10 miles16.1 km
Example postcodes in Jedburgh and District
TD8 6TZ, TD8 6QQ, TD8 6QW, TD6 0BE, TD6 0EB, TD8 6JY, TD6 0HB, TD6 0EX, TD8 6LA … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 45.5 miles73.2 km
- Edinburgh Airport 45.6 miles73.4 km
Hotels in Jedburgh and District Ad
- Hundalee House B&B 4
- Schloss Roxburghe, Part of Destination by Hyatt 5
- Auld Cross Keys Inn
- The Royal Hotel 3
- Dryburgh Abbey Hotel 3
- Horse and Hound Country Inn
- Ednam House Hotel 3
- Cross Keys Hotel, Kelso 3
- The Spread Eagle Hotel 3
Schools in Jedburgh and District
- Ancrum Primary School Primary
- Jedburgh Grammar School All ages
- St Boswells Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Bonjedward House Estate 1 mile1.6 km
- Hunthill Estate 1.5 miles2.5 km
- Monteviot House Estate 2 miles3.3 km
- Chesters Estate 3.4 miles5.4 km
- Sunlaws Estate 4.9 miles8 km
- Minto House Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Edgerston Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Makerstoun House Estate 6.5 miles10.5 km
- Hallrule Estate 6.8 miles10.9 km
- Abbotrule Estate 7 miles11.2 km
- Clifton Park Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Springwood House Estate 7.3 miles11.7 km