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Jedburgh Abbey. Tel: 01835 863925 One of the four great Border
Abbeys, founded by David I. The visitor centre contains the priceless
Jedburgh Comb and other artefacts found during the excavation
of the Abbey site. Historic Scotland charges apply. In the centre
of Jedburgh.
Mary Queen of Scots House,
Queen Street, Jedburgh Admission charges apply. Tel:01835 86331.
The house was visited by Mary in October 1566 and is situated
in a garden of pear trees. The rooms contain tapestries, oil
paintings, furniture, arms and armour and some of Mary's possessions,
arranged in narrative sections. One of Scotlands top visitor
attractions, nowhere else is the story of Mary, Queen of Scots
told and interpreted so fully. In the centre of Jedburgh.
Jedforest Deer and Farm Park, Camptown, Jedburgh TD8 6PL Tel:
01835 840364 The park is situated in 800 acres of beautifull
rolling hills in the Scottish Borders. Magnificent herds of deer,
a large conservation collection of rare breeds of sheep, pigs,
cattle, chickens and ducks. Falconry Scotland is based here with
eagles, hawks, falcons, eagle owls and smaller owls, all be seen
flying during the open season. www.falconryscotland.co.uk. About
5 miles south of Jedburgh.
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