Jedburgh Castle Jail & Museum
Jedburgh Castle Jail
A 19th-century reformed prison built on the site of an old castle, where you can visit the cells and learn about the history of Jedburgh.
Jedburgh Castle Jail was built in 1823 on the site of the medieval Jedburgh Castle. Designed as a model prison based on John Howard's ideas of prison reform, its three cell blocks survive intact, and you can step inside the cells to experience the life of a 19th-century prisoner. The exhibition rooms also cover Jedburgh's border history and local traditions. Admission is about £5, and the jail is open roughly March–October. It is about a 10-minute uphill walk from the abbey, and the hillside offers views over the town.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–16:30 (Mar–Oct)
Nearby sights
- Jedburgh Abbey
- Mary Queen of Scots' Visitor Centre
- Smailholm Tower
- Dryburgh Abbey
- Scott's View
- Floors Castle
- Mellerstain House
- Kelso Abbey