Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum
Things to do in Jedburgh Scottish Borders
Museums in Scotland
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
Situation – OS ref: NT 648202
How to get there:
By car: Within the town of Jedburgh. Up the hill from the town Square, going South.
By public transport: Within walking distance of the town centre.
Seasonal opening details (2011):
Mon 21 March – Sat 31 October
Opening times
Mon – Sat 10am – 4.30pm, Sun 1pm – 4pm
Facilities:
Audio Tours
Admission:
Free
Contact:
Tel: 01835 864750
Additional info:
VisitScotland 4 star Visitor Attraction
Attached attractions:
Exhibition
Mon 28 March – Mon 31 October
Jedburgh through the Lens
Bob Mason Room, 1st Floor
Old photographs of Jedburgh and the surrounding area give a
fascinating glimpse of life in days gone by. Featuring a section
on James Veitch of Inchbonny – a local scientist who made his
own optical instruments – with pictures recently purchased for the
Jedburgh museum collection.
Web link:
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/outabout/visit/museums/3249.html
Places to stay nearby:
Jedburgh
Local towns and villages:
Jedburgh
Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum, Scotland
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