Marys Garden View North

Marys Garden View North is situated in the historic town of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. It is on the second floor of an old building and has a living room, double bedroom, small kitchen and bathroom with shower. Jedburgh itself, with it's bustling High Street has historic places to visit including Mary Queen of Scots House, the Augustinian Abbey and Jedburgh Castle and Jail. The owners, Steve and Claire also live in the town and are on hand to resolve any problems which may arise. There is free parking in the street outside the property aswell as a private parking space in the adjoining carpark. Jedburgh is an historic town and lies on the Jed Water, a tributary of the river Teviot. It is 10 miles from the border with England and is dominated by the substantial ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. Newcastle Upon Tyne is 58 miles to the south and Edinburgh is 48 miles to the north. The abbey dates from 1154 and many of the more important finds from excavations are displayed on site in the modern visitor centre attached to the Abbey ruins. Much damaged over the years, especially by invasions from England, is still one of the finest late Norman buildings remaining in Scotland. Now roofless, part of the church was used as the parish church into the 19th century. Jedburgh Castle and Jail sits on a hill overlooking the town. The castle was fought over during the wars of Scottish Independence and was demolished by the Scots in 1409. The site of the original castle was used to build the reform prison, the construction of which started in 1820. Entry is free. Mary Queen of Scots House is a listed sixteenth century building where Mary Queen of Scots stayed in 1566. The building has been open to the public as a museum since 1930 and entry is free. It is 30 metres from the flats. Twenty minutes drive away you will find Tweedbank Railway Station where you can park your car free and take a train into the centre of Edinburgh. Journey time is 50 minutes. Please note:- Our flats are on the second floor of a very old building and are only accessible using the stairs.