Holiday Accommodation Jedburgh

Jedburgh - As you drive into Jedburgh one of the first sights you will see are the remarkably intact ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. This is the gateway into Scotland. Throughout the centuries this town has been on the border between the warring nations of the English and the Scottish, with the armies from both sides marching through the area from time to time. Jedburgh Cottages though no longer in a no man’s land, do offer access to the border towns and villages of England and Scotland and make a great base for touring. Cottages in Jedburgh follow the Scottish grey stone architecture of almost all of the traditional towns and villages of Scotland.

Attacks and Occupations

Jedburgh was attacked on a number of occasions and occupied by hostile forces many times. It was also raised to the ground on a number of occasions during the 14th and 15th centuries. Apartments in Jedburgh may well offer views of the incredible abbey, the most striking feature of this border town. At one point the town was also occupied by the French army who were fighting on the side of the Scots to help them hold their ground. Holiday accommodation in Jedburgh may not be as old or ancient as in some other Scottish towns, but the land it stands on certainly is.

Wool and Trade

The last couple of hundred years has seen Jedburgh become a centre for the woollen industry, and there are still many traditional woollen outlets around. From here make a point of getting out and visiting the other border towns like Berwick upon Tweed. Holiday rentals in Jedburgh really do make a great base for exploring the area, and once you have experienced the hospitality of the people in the Scottish Borders you may well seek out another of the holiday homes in Jedburgh for your next holiday.