mary queen of scots house

It was great for free as no admission price although there is a donation box. Although the information on her life was OK I got the impression the link to Jedburgh was quite tenuous. 4 weeks really isn't that long. So I wasn't overwhelmed but this museum.

This little house was full of interesting pictures, paintings, artifacts and information about Mary Queen of Scots.You can spend an hour looking around the place and it is a free attraction.Well worth a visit,

great history its surrounded by nice garden for a rest in the sun befor a walk in the little village.

Interesting period house, exhibits well done with explanations of both the history of Mary Queen of Scots, but of the house and area as well. Staff friendly, willing to answer questions.

We have passed through Jedburgh many times on route home, but decided to call. There is a free car park a short walk from the house. The House has free entry, and is worth visiting to read all about the history of Mary Queen of Scots. Really worth a visit if you are passing.

Free entry to this historic home. Brimming at the seems with information and facts to walk you through the lifeline and history behind the home. Not massive so we were in and out in about 20 mins.

Mary, Queen of Scots visited Jedburgh in 1566 for justiciary meetings with the Burgesses of the town. During her stay she stayed at this old house which is thought to have been owned by the Kerr family of Ferniehirst Castle to the south of the town. The great house is now a free to see museum under the auspices of the Scottish Borders Council. The house is quite mesmerising. From the moment you enter, the warmth of the welcome is overcoming, they really are a happy lot. The visitor centre at the entrance is based in a large barrel-vaulted kitchen, the scene is set. Then we set off upstairs, with the most beautiful period mural on staring down from the walls. We are about to witness, the banqueting hall, the outer chamber, the Queen's bed chamber, the great hall, the Rogue's Gallery, the 'last letter' room and Maries room. Every room contains original fireplaces and much op Mary's personal possessions including a watch she had lost during her stay at Jedburgh. There is also a death mask of the queen, created from her severed head immediately after execution. It is a beautiful if quite eerie sight. A ancient tapestry, from before the building of the house, is also on display. The house is surrounded by the most beautiful gardens which contain a large engraved rock which once formed the base of a 9th century Celtic Cross. if you love old history, if you love the romance and tragedy of Scotland's Queen and the beauty of well prepared gardens, you will love Mary, Queen of Scots House in Jedburgh.

We stumbled upon this place & another free attraction, so would recommend paying a visit. For children you can 'find the moles' which they enjoyed. I found it fascinating reading all about Mary queen of scots & seeing the artifacts. There is the option to pay for an audio tour if you want to, we only spent about 20-30 mins there which was enough to see everything.

again another free museum to make it a fantastic day in jedburgh!! brilliant history laid out in good displays. goes to prove that when in power allot of hangers on allways have theyre best intrests at heart!! plus i never knew how beautiful mary was even at the end her pictutres dont do her justice. really great museum.

We came down here as my girlfirend has an interest in this time and found it interesting and learnt a bit. I thought i had a good knowledge of this period but it was good learn new things and see how her time in Jedburgh was the tipping point and the start of it going down hill. The attraction is free but for 50p you can get an audio tour.

An interesting collection of facets of Mary Queen of Scots life assembled in a well maintained house. Do not expect to see rooms decorated in the period, but do take the time to read the information sheets to learn more of this Queen.

I have passed by this museum previously on trips to Scotland and really fancied going in but I have to say that it did not live up to my expectations. I have studied Elizabethan England and always had a soft spot for Mary suffering her many tragedies and disappointments but this visit added very little to my understanding of her and her life. I feel that more could have been done and more items could have been assembled, although I admit that she stayed in so many places that they are spread far and wide across the UK.

A wonderful little museum which details the life of Mary Queen Of Scotts. Rooms leading off the spiral stair case give a detailed history of her life, from her birth (1st floor) to her death (top floor). well worth a visit if you are in the area and its free to get in.

Interesting house if you know nothing about Mary Queen of Scots, but not a lot of extra stuff if you know about her. Garden lovely.

Only a short walk from the abbey not to be missed. We often joke about the amount of places Mary Queen of Scots was ment to have stayed.But we are still glad we went to see this little gem. Its got very low doorways and its a little tight on the stairs but well worth a visit