Jedburgh, Scottish Borders, Scotland, United Kingdom
Sheriff Shortreed. 1762-1829 Born in Jedburgh, Robert Shortreed lived in this house and was a close friend of Walter Scott. Together they ranged over the wilds of Liddesdale collecting ballads, stories and legends of the oral tradition of the Borders, which otherwise would have been lost. These were
published as the renowned "Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border" in 1802.
Listen to the audio guide for Robert Shortreed blue plaque Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off