Jedburgh Library, Jedburgh

Name: Jedburgh Library
Address: 23 Castle Gate, Jedburgh, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1835 863592

#5 among attractions in Jedburgh

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Facts and practical information

Jedburgh Library is now housed in the second building built for Andrew Carnegie in Jedburgh at a cost of £1,700. It was one of the many libraries built by Carnegie. There have been subscription libraries in the town since at least 1780 and at one time there were three or four. This library has been open since the start of the 20th century but plans in 2020 were revealed to close it. ()

Coordinates: 55°28'39"N, 2°33'11"W

Address

23 Castle GateJedburgh United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1835 863592

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Jedburgh Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh Town Hall, Canongate Bridge.

~410 ftN
Museum
Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh
2 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque town of Jedburgh in the United Kingdom, the Mary Queen of Scots House is a historical gem that beckons tourists with its rich past and captivating architecture. This 16th-century tower house, which now serves as a museum, is reputed to have...
~500 ftSW
Historical place, Ruins, Architecture
Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh
3 min walk • Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders 10 miles north of the border with England at Carter Bar.
~290 ftSW
City hall
Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh
2 min walk • Jedburgh Public Hall known as Jedburgh Town Hall is a listed building in the centre of Jedburgh opposite the ruins of Jedburgh Abbey. It was opened in 1900 as the town's principal public building. An information centre is attached and it overlooks a large car park which is beside the A68.
~330 ftE
Bridge
Canongate Bridge, Jedburgh
2 min walk • The Canongate Bridge is a pedestrian bridge in the Scottish Borders town of Jedburgh. It was built as the town's main bridge over the Jed Water in the 16th century. Since 1971 it has been a category A listed building.
1.1 miS
Tree
Capon Oak Tree
27 min walk • The Capon Oak Tree is one of the last surviving trees of the ancient Jedforest, close to Jed Water, a small river which has cut a course below soft sandstone cliffs. It is located 2 miles south of Jedburgh, Scotland, west of the A68.
1.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Forest
Jedforest
28 min walk • Jedforest is an historic forest in the Scottish Borders, that has been heavily wooded in the past. It is close to Jed Water and the town of Jedburgh, from which it takes its name. The forest is home to the widespreading Capon tree.
1.1 miN
Sport venue, Sport
Jed-Forest RFC
28 min walk • Jedforest Rugby Football Club are a rugby union team who are based at Riverside Park in Jedburgh. The team was founded in 1885 and currently play in Scottish National League Division One and the Border League.

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Which popular attractions are close to Jedburgh Library?

Nearby attractions include Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh (2 min walk), Canongate Bridge, Jedburgh (2 min walk), Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh (2 min walk), Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh (3 min walk).

Jedburgh Library, Jedburgh

Facts and practical information

Jedburgh plan & book

Jedburgh Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Mary Queen of Scots House, Jedburgh

Jedburgh Abbey, Jedburgh

Jedburgh Town Hall, Jedburgh

Canongate Bridge, Jedburgh

Capon Oak Tree

Jedforest

Jed-Forest RFC

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Jedburgh Library?