Ancrum

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Ancrum
Ancrum shown within Scotland
Population	392 (2001 census)
OS grid reference	NT625245
Council area	Scottish Borders
Lieutenancy area	Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale
Constituent country	Scotland
Sovereign state	United Kingdom
Post town	JEDBURGH
Postcode district	TD8
Dialling code	01835
Police	Lothian and Borders
Fire	Lothian and Borders
Ambulance	Scottish
European Parliament	Scotland
UK Parliament	Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Scottish Parliament	Roxburgh and Berwickshire
List of places: UK • Scotland

Coordinates: 55°30′46″N 2°35′43″W / 55.51281, -2.59537

Ancrum is a village in the Scottish Borders, 4 miles north of Jedburgh. The village — which currently has a population of around 300 — is situated just off the A68 trunk road on the B6400 which runs through Ancrum. Lilliesleaf lies 7 miles further along the B6400 and Denholm can be reached along the unclassified road which runs parallel to the River Teviot.

Village green, Ancrum

Two local landmarks which are visible from certain areas around the village are the Waterloo Monument and the Timpendean Tower.

Ancrum sits in a loop in the Ale Water which is where the name derives from (crooked land on the Ale). The Ale joins the Teviot just to the south which in turn then flows past Monteviot House which is home of Lord Ancram.

The village boasts a single pub — the Cross Keys — as well as a local butcher specialising in rare breed meats, and a village shop incorporating the local Post Office.