What is recorded here
This blue commemorative plaque records: John Ainslie 1745-1828. Born in Jedburgh and buried in the Abbey, he was a surveyor, mapmaker and engraver, apprenticed to the "Geographer to George III". He produced fine maps of the country, the quality of which challenged others to improve their mapping techniques. He wrote the standard text for his profession and was a surveyor on the Forth and Clyde Canal project. Recorded plaque organisation: Royal Burgh of Jedburgh.
From the Open Plaques record 89778
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