Jedburgh Abbey itself is not open to the public due to health and safety reasons and I think the trustees should be supported in their decision. Old buildings are incredibly complicated and often dangerous. Forget being able to stroll around the interior of a crumbling ruin....this building has enough atmosphere and architecture from within the grounds to impress and interest anyone. The sheer scale and majesty of the remaining structure showcases the all round construction skills that we take for granted today. We were lucky to visit during a lovely quiet October morning and the tranquillity fitted the building. If you are a photographer I am sure the possibilities are endless as the detail of the stonework is intricate. The museum is located in separate stone building and gave a good insight into monastic life and how the Abbey evolved over 400 years of its history. That is 400 years of history before its demise around 1560 during the Scottish Reformation. Apparently it was torched nine times! The site is very well organised and there is plenty of free parking locally. The staff are very enthusiastic and proud of the their Abbey, and only too keen to answer questions or assist in any way. Well worth a visit and dovetails into all the other attractions of Jedburgh. And just across the road is a wonderful Victorian post-box next to the very useful car park & very helpful tourist information centre on Abbey Bridge End Road.