Former Jedburgh Grammar School, Pleasance, Jedburgh, TD8 6DJ

Summary

The subjects comprise the site of the former Jedburgh Grammar School that extends to a total of approximately 2.31 Ha (5.68 Acres). The site intersected by Pleasance, a pubic highway connecting the town centre to Sharplaw Road. The former classroom buildings are located on the site to the south east of the road (LOT 1) which lies within a conservation area. Part of buildings 1 & 5 on this site have a Category C listing status as highlighted on the plan below. Building 2 is due to be demolished with completion expected by January 2025. The north eastern portion of the site (LOT 2) lies adjacent to the Jed Water and houses the former assembly hall, sports hall and sports pitches and running track. The buildings on this part of the site (3 and 4) will be demolished by January 2025.

Key Points

Location

Jedburgh has a population of approximately 4,030 and is situated on the A68 amidst the picturesque Borders countryside and lies approximately 47 miles south east of Edinburgh, 50 miles north east of Carlisle and 56 miles north west of Newcastle. The site lies adjacent to the busy town centre which offers a variety of local amenities including several hotels and guesthouses. Sports facilities are provided at the Laidlaw Memorial Pool and Fitness Centre and the renowned Jed Forest Rugby Club lies just to the north of the town. Jedburgh has an attractive and varied retail offering in the town centre and this is supplemented by the larger Edinburgh and Jedburgh Woolen Mill stores on the periphery of the town. Local tourist attractions include Mary Queen of Scots Visitor Centre, Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum, Jedburgh Abbey, Monteviot Gardens and Jacksons at Jedburgh farm visitor centre. The site is situated in a mixed residential and commercial area. Surrounding occupiers include Jedburgh Fire Station, St John The Evangalist Church, Jedburgh Baptist Church and the Railway Tavern.