Jedburgh (pronounced "Jed-bruh") is a town in the Borders region of southern Scotland,

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Cappercleuch, AA Sentry Box (No 723)
A Category B Listed Building in Selkirkshire, Scottish Borders

The AA installed the first roadside sentry boxes in 1911, they were originally to provide shelter for their patrols who travelled on bicycles, and later motorbikes, while they were out on the road. They had phones installed to allow patrols to contact base.

In around 1920 members were issued with keys for the boxes so they too could use the facilities in the boxes and summon help in the event of a breakdown. In addition to the telephones the boxes contained other equipment such as lamps, fire extinguishers and local maps which were available for members to use. As well as calling for breakdown assistance, members were permitted to use the telephones to call other numbers whilst on their travels, local calls were free of charge but trunk calls made via the operator either had to be made by reversing the charges or relied on the honesty of the members to leave the correct payment for the call in the box.

Eventually the phones in the boxes were replaced with ones with preset numbers to dial, usually the AA, RAC and 999. Reciprocal agreements allowed members of either the AA or RAC to use the other organisation's telephones.

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Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum

Kelvingrove Museum opened in 1901 and is a firm favourite with local people and visitors. It has stunning architecture and a family friendly atmosphere.

Explore 22 galleries and discover everything from art to animals, Ancient Egypt to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and so much more. Also has a changing programme of temporary exhibitions and displays.

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Jedburgh Jail looks like a grand castle, but inside it's a different story! The museum gives visitors a taste of what life was like in a 1820s prison. You can walk through the original cell blocks, see some of inmates and their conditions and follow their stories. Find out why some people thought it was the most comfortable jail in Scotland. The building has also gained a reputation for ghostly sightings!
The Jailer's house is home to the town museum, telling the story of the Royal Burgh of Jedburgh from the ancient times, with exhibitions focusing on traditions, industries and the town's rich history. Displays trace the stories of some of the town's famous people - Mary Somerville the mathematician, David Brewster the inventor of the kaleidoscope and James Veitch the astronomer.

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The University of Glasgow is a public research university in Glasgow, Scotland. Founded by papal bull in 1451, it is the fourth-oldest university in the English-speaking world and one of Scotland's four ancient universities. Along with the universities of Edinburgh, Aberdeen, and St. Andrews,

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