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 miles
- Galashiels 14 miles
Neighbouring places
- Jedburgh Place 0.9 miles
- Kelso and District Ward 5.8 miles
- Denholm Place 6.3 miles
- St. Boswells Place 7.2 miles
- Hawick and Denholm Ward 7.3 miles
- Newtown St. Boswells Place 8.3 miles
- Kelso Place 8.6 miles
- Burnfoot Place 10 miles
Example postcodes in Jedburgh and District
TD8 6XA, TD6 0AP, TD8 6AS, TD5 8LD, TD8 6SP, TD6 0EU, TD6 9ES, TD5 8LZ, TD6 0ES … See all
Transport links
- Newcastle International Airport 45.5 miles
- Edinburgh Airport 45.6 miles
Hotels in Jedburgh and District Ad
- Ednam House Hotel 3
- The Spread Eagle Hotel 3
- The Capon Tree Town House
- Queenshead Hotel Kelso 3
- Dryburgh Abbey Hotel 3
- Schloss Roxburghe Golf Resort, part of Destination by Hyatt 5
- Horse and Hound Country Inn 3
- Buccleuch Arms 4
- Host & Stay | The Annex
- Clint Lodge 4
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 mile
- Hunthill Estate 1.5 miles
- Monteviot House Estate 2 miles
- Chesters Estate 3.4 miles
- Sunlaws Estate 4.9 miles
- Minto House Estate 5.9 miles
- Edgerston Estate 6.4 miles
- Makerstoun House Estate 6.5 miles
- Hallrule Estate 6.8 miles
- Abbotrule Estate 7 miles
- Clifton Park Estate 7.2 miles
- Springwood House Estate 7.3 miles