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Auld Cross Keys Inn

Main Street, Denholm
Rated 8.8 in 645 reviews

Located in the charming town of Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders, Auld Cross Keys Inn offers a warm and inviting retreat for travelers seeking to explore this historic region. Housed in a building that dates back to the 19th century, the hotel exudes traditional Scottish charm peppered with modern comforts.

Auld Cross Keys Inn is well-regarded for its cozy and homely atmosphere, making it an ideal base for both leisure and business travelers. The inn boasts a delightful blend of period features and contemporary amenities, providing a setting that is both nostalgic and comfortable. Guests can look forward to enjoying hearty meals at the on-site restaurant, which emphasizes local produce and traditional dishes, ensuring a genuine taste of Scotland’s culinary heritage.

One of the standout features of Auld Cross Keys Inn is its welcoming pub, where guests and locals alike gather to enjoy a selection of fine ales and whiskies. The friendly service and convivial environment further enhance the guest experience, making it a central hub of relaxation after a day spent exploring the nearby attractions.

Situated conveniently for exploring regional highlights, Auld Cross Keys Inn provides easy access to the historic Jedburgh Abbey, Mary Queen of Scots’ Visitor Centre, and the scenic beauty of the surrounding countryside. This boutique hotel’s unique character and personal touches create an inviting escape that captures the essence of Scotland's storied past and extends a warm welcome to all who visit.

Climate and Weather

January
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February
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Michelin Restaurants in Jedburgh and near Auld Cross Keys Inn

Leyden Monument, the Green, Denholm
Leyden Monument, the Green, Denholm
Decorated Gothic spire monument to John Leyden.
50m / 60yd
Denholm War Memorial
War memorial in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
80m / 90yd
Fatlips Castle
Fatlips Castle
16th-century tower house in Scotland
2.8km / 1.8mi
Fulton Tower
Fulton Tower
Tower house near Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Cavers Castle
Cavers Castle
Ruined tower house in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Henlawshiel Obelisk
Henlawshiel Obelisk
Obelisk in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Kirkton Church
Kirkton Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
5.2km / 3.3mi
Kinninghall Hill
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Kirkton Schoolhouse
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Borders Distillery
Borders Distillery
Distillery in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Timpendean Tower
Timpendean Tower
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Museum in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Abbotrule Kirk
Abbotrule Kirk
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, ruinous by 1880
7.1km / 4.4mi
Wilton Parish Church
Wilton Parish Church
Church building in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.6mi
Hawick Congregational Church
Hawick Congregational Church
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
St Mary's & Old Church
St Mary's & Old Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Ferniehirst Castle
Ferniehirst Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Castle, later rebuilt as a jail, in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Jedburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey
Abbey in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Queen Mary's House
Queen Mary's House
Museum in Queen Street in Jedburgh
8.6km / 5.4mi
St John The Evangelist's Episcopal Church
St John The Evangelist's Episcopal Church
Church in Jedburgh, United Kingdom
8.6km / 5.4mi
Monteath Mausoleum
Monteath Mausoleum
Mausoleum on Gersit Law north of Jedburgh
9.5km / 5.9mi
Capon Tree
Capon Tree
An old tree near Jedburgh, Scotland
8.3km / 5.1mi
Jedburgh Abbey Museum
Jedburgh Abbey Museum
Museum in Jedburgh, Scotland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Steve Hislop
Steve Hislop
Scottish motorcycle racer (1962–2003)
8.5km / 5.3mi
Hawick Museum building
Hawick Museum building
Museum building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Jimmie Guthrie
Jimmie Guthrie
Scottish motorcycle racer (1897–1937)
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Presbytery
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Presbytery
Architectural structure in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Jedburgh and Oxnam Parish Church
Jedburgh and Oxnam Parish Church
Church building, gate pillars and boundary wall of church in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.3mi
Gatepiers And Boundary Wall, Allerley Well Park, Newcastle Road, Jedburgh
Gatepiers And Boundary Wall, Allerley Well Park, Newcastle Road, Jedburgh
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Allerley Well Park
Allerley Well Park
Public park on south side of Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Jedburgh Franciscan Friary
Jedburgh Franciscan Friary
Remains of Jedburgh Franciscan Friary
8.5km / 5.3mi
Castle Hill
Castle Hill
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Blackchester
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
9km / 5.6mi
Jedburgh War Memorial
Jedburgh War Memorial
War memorial in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Jubilee Fountain
Jubilee Fountain
Fountain in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Hawick War Memorial
Hawick War Memorial
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Hawick Museum
Museum in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Stobs Military Camp
Stobs Military Camp
10.9km / 6.8mi
Penielheugh Monument
Penielheugh Monument
Waterloo monument in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
11.6km / 7.2mi
Baron's Folly, Down Law
Baron's Folly, Down Law
Folly on hill to north of Jedburgh
10.9km / 6.8mi
Bowden Church
Bowden Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
11.8km / 7.4mi
Mid Hill
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
10.2km / 6.3mi
Denholm Hill
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
10.9km / 6.8mi

What to do in Jedburgh and near Auld Cross Keys Inn

Leyden Monument, the Green, Denholm
Leyden Monument, the Green, Denholm
Decorated Gothic spire monument to John Leyden.
50m / 60yd
Denholm War Memorial
War memorial in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
80m / 90yd
Fatlips Castle
Fatlips Castle
16th-century tower house in Scotland
2.8km / 1.8mi
Fulton Tower
Fulton Tower
Tower house near Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Cavers Castle
Cavers Castle
Ruined tower house in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4km / 2.5mi
Henlawshiel Obelisk
Henlawshiel Obelisk
Obelisk in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4.5km / 2.8mi
Kirkton Church
Kirkton Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
5.2km / 3.3mi
Kinninghall Hill
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
4.7km / 2.9mi
Kirkton Schoolhouse
Hillfort in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
5.3km / 3.3mi
Borders Distillery
Borders Distillery
Distillery in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.5km / 4.7mi
Timpendean Tower
Timpendean Tower
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8km / 4.9mi
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Borders Textile Towerhouse
Museum in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.7km / 4.8mi
Abbotrule Kirk
Abbotrule Kirk
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK, ruinous by 1880
7.1km / 4.4mi
Wilton Parish Church
Wilton Parish Church
Church building in Hawick, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.6mi
Hawick Congregational Church
Hawick Congregational Church
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.2km / 4.5mi
Trinity Church
Trinity Church
Architectural structure in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.3km / 4.5mi
St Mary's & Old Church
St Mary's & Old Church
Church building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
7.8km / 4.8mi
Ferniehirst Castle
Ferniehirst Castle
Castle in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum
Castle, later rebuilt as a jail, in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.1km / 5mi
Jedburgh Abbey
Jedburgh Abbey
Abbey in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Queen Mary's House
Queen Mary's House
Museum in Queen Street in Jedburgh
8.6km / 5.4mi
St John The Evangelist's Episcopal Church
St John The Evangelist's Episcopal Church
Church in Jedburgh, United Kingdom
8.6km / 5.4mi
Monteath Mausoleum
Monteath Mausoleum
Mausoleum on Gersit Law north of Jedburgh
9.5km / 5.9mi
Capon Tree
Capon Tree
An old tree near Jedburgh, Scotland
8.3km / 5.1mi
Jedburgh Abbey Museum
Jedburgh Abbey Museum
Museum in Jedburgh, Scotland, UK
8.5km / 5.3mi
Steve Hislop
Steve Hislop
Scottish motorcycle racer (1962–2003)
8.5km / 5.3mi
Hawick Museum building
Hawick Museum building
Museum building in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.2mi
Jimmie Guthrie
Jimmie Guthrie
Scottish motorcycle racer (1897–1937)
8.5km / 5.3mi
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Presbytery
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church And Presbytery
Architectural structure in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.8km / 5.5mi
Jedburgh and Oxnam Parish Church
Jedburgh and Oxnam Parish Church
Church building, gate pillars and boundary wall of church in Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK
8.4km / 5.3mi

About Jedburgh

Jedburgh, a historic town in the Scottish Borders, offers a variety of attractions that reflect its rich heritage and natural beauty. One of the most notable sites is Jedburgh Abbey, a remarkable example of medieval architecture. Founded in the 12th century, the abbey's impressive ruins provide insight into the town's religious significance in the past.

Another key attraction is the Mary, Queen of Scots' Visitor Centre, which explores the life of the famous queen and her connections to the area. The centre features exhibits that delve into Scottish history, making it a worthwhile stop for those interested in the past.

For those who appreciate nature, a visit to Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum offers not only a glimpse into the town's criminal history but also scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The museum provides context about the building's role in the justice system and showcases artifacts from its operational period.

A stroll through Jedburgh's charming streets reveals an array of local shops and cafes, where visitors can enjoy a taste of Scottish hospitality. Additionally, exploring the nearby Scottish Borders countryside allows for outdoor activities such as walking and cycling, with various trails that cater to different skill levels.

Overall, Jedburgh presents a blend of historical exploration and natural beauty, making it a pleasant destination for those looking to immerse themselves in the culture of the Scottish Borders.




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