Category Archives: Jedburgh

Rally Round for 40th Anniversary

Jedburgh Scottish Borders

Saturday March 17th 2012 is set to be one of the highlights of the local motorsport calendar when the Borders Counties Rally celebrates its 40th anniversary with a special stage of the event to raise much needed funds for two … Continue reading

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Freedom of the fairways – your pass to 21 Courses in the Scottish Borders

Part of the Borders Abbey Way walk close to Kelso Golf Course

The game of golf can be traced back over 500 years to its origins in Scotland. The Scottish Borders covering some 1800 square miles of rolling hills, lush valleys and rugged coastline is a golfer’s paradise boasting no less than … Continue reading

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Discover why walking is a good path to take

The perfect photo opportunity.

Discover why walking is a good path to take ‘Walking takes longer… than any other known form of locomotion except crawling. Thus it stretches time and prolongs life. Life is already too short to waste on speed’ Edward Abbey, “Walking” … Continue reading

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Your holiday cottage is ready to let but there’s one thing missing – Where are all the paying guests?

Jedburgh Abbey, one of four 12th Century Abbey

I have had a lot of enquiries recently from distressed owners of Scottish Borders holiday cottages that have had very few bookings. It is a really frustrating time for owners keen to see a return on their hard work when … Continue reading

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It’s official – Walkers are Welcome in Jedburgh Scottish Borders

The bridge at Allars Mill .

It is easy to see why Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders has been awarded a Walkers are Welcome designation. Jedburgh, a warm and inviting place with an intriguing history is surrounded by beautiful countryside and offers a wealth of walking … Continue reading

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A slower pace of life in the Scottish Borders – they even make their own snails.

Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum the only example in Scotland of a Howard Reform Prison.

Set amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Scottish Borders lies the historic market town of Jedburgh (known locally as Jethart) where a secret recipe received from a French prisoner of  war and handed down over generations produces the local delicacy known … Continue reading

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How to attract butterflies to your garden

The button bush will attract butterflies and birds to your garden

Planting time How typical!! I have just received my delivery of cottage garden plants for our two self-catering properties at Mabel’s House in Morebattle and The Dromore in Jedburgh and it hasn’t stopped raining since! I always get a bit … Continue reading

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ASBO’s for Dogs?

Border Collie

Dog ASBO’s are to be introduced in the Scottish Borders next year according to a recent article in The Southern Reporter (Thursday 16th December 2010).

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First Snow hits Scottish Borders

<p>Jedburgh Castle Jail ( click to enlarge)</p>

We awoke this morning in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders to a wonderful wintery scene with about four inches of snow falling overnight. The area already renowned for its natural beauty took on an even more enchanting appearance. We headed … Continue reading

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