Set for a ball! King Charles to visit Jedburgh - everything you need to know
Last updated 25th Jun 2026
Jedburgh is set for a "memorable day" - after it was confirmed King Charles is to visit the historic Royal Burgh next week.
It comes three years after his last visit to the Scottish Borders when hundreds of people lined the streets of Galashiels and Selkirk.
His Majesty will be shown the recently refurbished Jedforest Bandstand, which was opened by The Princess Royal in April 2006 - the last time the town was visited by a member of the Royal Family.
Against a backdrop of live music and performances, the monarch will speak with stallholders and members of the local community.
From there, The King will walk through the town, meeting local residents on his way to the Jed Shed.
Founded in 2014, the Jed Shed provides a space for members to create, share skills and build connections.
His Majesty will watch a short carpentry demonstration in its workshop before meeting members in the social space to hear how the Shed has supported their physical and mental wellbeing.
The visit will then continue in Jedburgh Town Square, where The King will join members of the community for a taste of the Jethart Callants Festival - part of the traditional Common Ridings held across the Scottish Borders.
Celebrating the historic riding of town boundaries with music, parades and community gatherings, Jedburgh’s festival is the largest in the region, running for two weeks.
His Majesty - who previously witnessed the Casting of the Colours in Selkirk - will watch a procession of horses led by the Callant before he dismounts, with his Principals, to perform a traditional reel.
The King will also be invited to start a game of hand ba’ - a historic street sport played annually in Jedburgh since 1704, before meeting members of the public and visiting local businesses including Briggsy’s butchers, a local florist and Jedburgh Chocolate House.
A spokesperson for Scottish Borders Council said: "Local people are encouraged to come into Jedburgh, enjoy the atmosphere and be part of another memorable Royal visit for the Borders.
"Visitors are asked to plan ahead, allow extra time for travel and follow any local signage or stewarding arrangements in place on the day.
"The bus service will operate as normal, and to help visitors travelling to Jedburgh by car; a free park and ride shuttle bus, operated by Peter Hoggs of Jedburgh will also run from Jedburgh Woollen Mill to the town bus stop, every 15 minutes from 10am to 1pm on Thursday, July 2nd."
WATCH: Click on the link below to view a video of the King's last visit to the Scottish Borders:
Road closures
A number of road closures will be in place across Jedburgh town centre on Thursday, July 2nd, to accommodate the King's visit.
The High Street will be closed, from Market Place to Smith’s Wynd, from 8am to 5pm on July 2nd.
Access to the Coop supermarket will be maintained via Queen Street and Smiths Wynd. High Street businesses will be accessible on foot.
Abbey Bridge End, Abbey Place, Market Place, Castlegate, Exchange Street, Canongate will all be closed from 9am to 5pm.
Alternatives routes: Castlegate closure – via B6358, A698 and A68; Exchange Street closure – via C38, A698 and A68.
Parking restrictions
Parking will be prohibited on the following roads from 6pm on Wednesday, July 1st, to 5pm on Thursday, July 2nd:Â
Abbey Bridge End, Abbey Place, Market Place, High Street, Castlegate, Exchange Street, Canongate, and Deans Close. In addition, the A68 – from Oxnam Road to Bongate; and Oxnam Road – from A68 to Wildcat Gate.
The following car parks will be closed between 1am and 5pm on Thursday, July 2nd: Murrays Green, The Glebe and Canongate.
Limited disabled parking will be available in the Canongate car park with access from 10.30am.
Medical appointments
Patients attending appointments at Jedburgh Medical Practice on Thursday, July 2nd, are being advised to plan ahead and take the road closures and parking restrictions into account. Access to the practice will remain available via Queen Street and on foot.
Waste collections
Arrangements for all trade waste collections will be made in advance of the royal visit to minimise disruption.
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