Mary Queen of Scots – a study in sadness – The utter despair of a life in captivity was summed up by Mary Queen of Scots thus – “Would that I had died in Jedburgh.” She was thinking back to a short but memorable visit to the Border town in October 1566, where as Queen, […]
Mary Queen of Scots – a study in sadness
Jedburgh – a Scottish Borders gem
Jedburgh – Scottish Borders gem – The historic royal burgh of Jedburgh, gateway to the Scottish Borders, is one of the most visited towns in the borders region – and with good reason. What Jedburgh lacks in size it more than makes up with an A-list of historic attractions. Jedburgh’s 12th century Abbey offers a […]
