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Description: The grounds and gardens of Monteviot House. Arboretum, Rose Garden and herbaceous shrub borders. Water garden. On the banks of the River Teviot. Ownership: Private Situation ...
Type: Gardens
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Description: Virtually no trace remains of the original church recorded in 1116 AD. The now ruined building which was built in the 18th century is outside the present village. Repaired in 1832, but ...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: A carved stone cross stands on the triangular village green, where regular markets took place from 1490. Bishop Blackadder of Glasgow, as feudal lord of the village, set up a market in a...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: The first organic gardening demonstration in Scotland explains how and why organic methods make the garden look more attractive. Ownership: Registered Charity SCO 26903 Situatio...
Type: Gardens
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Description: Quality furniture for the home and garden designed and made in our own workshops using Scottish timber from sustainable sources. Showroom. Ownership: Private - collective of designe...
Type: Crafts
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Description: Built about 1450 for Andrew Ker, the ruins of this castle remind one of the turbulent times during the 16th century when the Border area was the scene of continuing warfare between the S...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: This centre offers events, exhibitions and countryside walks for all the family. Published programme of events for the whole year. Has the biggest and best children�s play park in the ...
Type: Visitor-Attractions
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Description: There are four walks which start and finish at the centre plus access to St Cuthbert's Way. Cricket Park Walk (signposted Yellow) Circular walk, 1.5 km long and suitable for push...
Type: Walking
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Description: Lying between Jedburgh and Hawick, these are the remains of a 16th century tower house. It was held by Margaret Home of Cowdenknowes prior to her wedding to William Turnbull of Bedrule. ...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: One of the four great Border Abbeys, founded by David I. The visitor centre contains the priceless Jedburgh Comb and other artefacts found during the excavation of the Abbey site. Ow...
Type: Abbeys
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Description: 19th century Howard Reform prison with a local history interpretation centre and audio tours. On the site of the Royal Castle of Jedburgh. Ownership: Scottish Borders Council Situa...
Type: Museums
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Description: The foundations of the last monastic house to be founded in Scotland are visible in this garden. Many medicinal herbs and local varieties of fruit tree are to be found here. Interpretat...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: Modern working farm plus deer herds and rare breeds. Ranger led activities, and talks on farming and environment. Nature trail. Hands-on interpretation barn. Ownership: Private ...
Type: Visitor-Attractions
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Description: A good example of a 16th century bastle house, or fortified farmhouse, which provided shelter from the cross-border reivers or raiders in the days before peace reigned between Scotland an...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: Formerly named Mary Queen of Scots House, this property tells the story of Mary Queen of Scots , her tragic life, and of her visit to Jedburgh in 1566. Audio Tours available Ownership...
Type: Historical-Buildings
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Refurbished in June 2005, the new play area attached to the Harestanes Visitor Centre, near Ancrum must be one of the safest and best to be found, anywhere. Come and try it out - there are facilities...
Type: Leisure-Activities
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Description: A two acre Victorian walled garden which has been restored as a specialist nursery garden with a large range of plants. Still being developed are the demonstration gardens. Ownershi...
Type: Gardens
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Description: The ruins of the medieval church of "Zedon" where, in 1388, Scottish nobles planned an invasion of England watched by an English spy. The spy gave himself away, but bought his ...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: Built as the seat of one of the main branches of the Ker family, it is now the home of Lord & Lady Lothian. Ownership: Private Situation � OS ref: NT 652179 How to get ...
Type: Historical-Buildings
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Description: A 150 foot tower, built between 1817 and 1824 to commemorate the Battle of Waterloo, standing on a hill top near to Harestanes Visitor Centre. The tower itself is NOT open to the public....
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: At Pennymuir the ramparts and entrances of two marching camps are particularly well preserved. Close to what is now the border, they are a reminder of the many occasions on which Roman l...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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