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Jedburgh Galashiels Galashiels and Tweedbank
Galashiels is the biggest town in the
Borders and blends the advantages
of town life with the charm of the
countryside and benefits from a direct
rail service to Edinburgh Waverley.

It makes an excellent option for
many prospective buyers including
first-time buyers, families looking
for an affordable starter home,
downsizers, those interested in
buying a holiday home, or property
investors looking for buy-to-let
opportunities. The average property
price in Galashiels is £191,338.
Jedburgh when it comes to property. Kelso is one of
Jedburgh is one of the larger towns in the the most affordable locations in the Scottish
Borders and is full of history. Jedburgh Abbey Borders with properties selling for £203,429
dates from the 12th century and is considered on average. Eyemouth
one of the finest late Norman buildings
remaining in Scotland. You can learn about the Just a short drive away from Kelso town centre
life of Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century is Floors Castle and gardens which is the
towerhouse which now houses a visitor centre. biggest inhabited castle in Scotland – the Duke
of Roxburghe lives there and it is only open to
Venture south of Jedburgh and you’ll find the the public in summer, but the gardens are open
15th century Ferniehirst Castle, the seat of Clan all year round.
Kerr, surrounded by forest and overlooking the
River Jed. Whether you’re after a rural property for sale,
a stylish conversion which blends old and
For sport fans, Jedburgh has one of the most new features or even a home with equestrian
famous and oldest rugby clubs in Scotland, facilities, there is likely to be something that will
Jed-Forest. Many professional rugby players for work for you.
Scotland have come out of Jedburgh including
Roy and Greig Laidlaw. Jedburgh also has a golf
club dating from 1892.
Eyemouth
Properties you will find in Jedburgh range from For those who prefer to be near the beach, the planning to relocate permanently to the coast.
Georgian houses to the colourful buildings Borders also features a breathtaking coastline.
in Canongate, with the average selling price Eyemouth is popular with holidaymakers, as Just ten minutes north of the town, Coldingham
sitting at £316,156. its charming beach offers gorgeous scenery. Bay is another sheltered sandy beach that’s
popular with surfers and swimmers, and the
Kelso More affordable than many of the options fantastic St Abb’s Head Nature Reserve is also
A key incentive for those looking to make on this list with an average selling price of located nearby. Even Hollywood recognised
the move from the city to the Borders is that Kelso £221,188, Eyemouth is a popular choice for the beauty of the Borders coast by featuring
generally you can get more for your money those seeking a holiday home, as well as those St Abbs in one of the Avengers films.

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