Jedburgh Castle

Jedburgh Castle is a castellated structure on Castle Gate featuring stone walls, original cell blocks, and exhibition spaces displaying local historical artifacts and prison memorabilia. The rooms contain information about nineteenth-century incarceration conditions and daily life.

The building was constructed in 1823 on the site of a medieval fortress and served as a prison until 1886 when all inmates were transferred to Edinburgh. The structure of the original fortification remains visible beneath the later prison layout.

The building displays exhibits about notable Jedburgh residents such as mathematician Mary Somerville and kaleidoscope inventor David Brewster through its collections.

The location is easily accessible on foot in Jedburgh town center with clear landmarks to guide you. Ground floor areas welcome visitors with mobility limitations, though access to upper levels requires climbing stairs.

The rooms preserve the original state of nineteenth-century prison cells with authentic prisoner records and documentation. Visitors can see names and markings left by inmates, giving a direct sense of how confined the conditions actually were.

Location: Scottish Borders

Location: Jedburgh

Inception: 1100s

Address: Castlegate, Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, TD8 6QD

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-16:00

Phone: +441835863254

Email: museums@scotborders.gov.uk

Website: https://liveborders.org.uk/museums_and_galleries/jedburgh_castle_jail_and_museum(1).aspx

GPS coordinates: 55.47420,-2.55902

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:49