Built on either side of the Jed Water, the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh is a popular Borders town with a history that spans many centuries. The famous abbey, founded by King David I in 1138, has the distinction of being the most complete surviving abbey in the Borders – despite having been set on fire nine times.
Jedburgh is similar in layout to Edinburgh’s Old Town, with a long high street rising towards Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum. The town centre is a conservation area boasting more than 130 listed properties, a number of which are A-listed. Jedburgh's buildings range from historic and quirky to traditional and modern.