The Capon Tree
A 1,000-year-old oak, one of the last surviving trees of the ancient Scottish Jedforest, located near Jedburgh.

📜 Ancient oak, a survivor of the Jedforest, estimated around 1,000 years old.
🌳 Selected as one of the 50 Great British Trees in 2002.

Why Go

🌲 Witness a living piece of Scottish history
🎉 Experience a site central to the Jethart Callant's Festival
🚶 Enjoy a walk through scenic border country

Why Avoid

🅿️ No direct parking at the tree itself

Tips

🚶‍♂️ Park in Jedburgh and walk, either along the A68 or via a more pleasant countryside route.
🌳 Look for the nearby 'King of the Woods' ancient oak.

🅿️ Parking

Park in Jedburgh, then walk approximately 20 minutes to the tree.

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