Reached by a narrow farm track and a rustic wooden bridge, this chalet-style house has a…
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Relive the harsh realities of prison life in the 19th century with a visit to Jedburgh Castle Jail, built in the 1820s on the site of the Royal Burgh's medieval castle. Displays in the cell blocks recreate the lives of prisoners and staff, while the Jailer's House explores the history of the town. A children's activity guide is available, and there are plenty of hands-on activities for all the family.
Facilities – at a glance
Assist dogs allowed
Suitable for all child ages
Features
- Suitable for children of all ages
- Parking onsite
- Parking nearby
- Facilities: Audio guide, touch screen, hearing loop, new guide book
- Accessible toilets
- Opening Times: Open Apr-Oct, Mon-Sat, 10-4.30, Sun 1-4
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About the area
Discover Scottish Borders
Southern Scotland is often referred to as the Lowlands, to distinguish it from the mountainous grandeur of the North-West Highlands. But don’t be fooled by the description. In places, the landscape can be anything but flat. This is a different Scotland to the rest of the country in terms of character and identity but, in terms of scenery, no less spectacular and just as fascinating.
Jedburgh, despite its turbulent history, is a peaceful country town beside the serpentine Jed Water, with only the abbey walls hinting at its former grandeur. One of the most elegant of the Border towns is Kelso, with its wide cobbled square at its heart. A poignant fragment is all that remains of Kelso Abbey, once the largest of the Border abbeys, destroyed by the English in 1545.
Like most towns and villages in the area, Melrose developed on the back of the tweed and knitwear industry, which brought wealth to the Scottish Borders, utilising the distinctive, Roman-nosed Cheviot Hill sheep and the availability of water power for the looms. Head to Peebles to shop for locally made knitwear and enjoy the peace and fresh air, where walks, trails and cycleways lead into the wooded countryside.
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