Selkirk is a historic town in the Borders region of Scotland situated on the hills overlooking the Ettrick Water. Hawick is a few miles south and Galashiels a few miles north. Selkirk was awarded royal burgh status during the 13th century although there is evidence of a settlement in the area dating back to c500AD with the building of a church. There was also a Roman Fort built a few miles to the south-west of the town. In 1513, approximately 100 men of Selkirk, known as Souters, marched to fight for their king at the battle of Flodden, Thomas Clapperton was the only survivor of the battle; his statue stands in the War Memorial. Sir Walter Scott was the sheriff of Selkirk from 1799-1832, his statue stands in Market Place along with the Sir Walter Scott’s Courtroom and the Halliwell’s House Museum. A statue of Mungo Park, the African explorer born in 1771, stands at the end of the High Street. A woollen mill was established in 1767 and Selkirk became famous for its production of fine tweeds, there is still a traditional weavers company in town. Selkirk is a popular tourist destination with hotel, holiday accommodation, shops and places to eat. Attractions include the Bowhill House and Country Park, the Whitlaw Mosses National Nature Reserve and there are driving tours available of Selkirk and Langholm.
Attraction
Bowhill House and Country Estate
James Hogg Exhibition
Camping
Victoria Park Caravan & Camping Park
Classes
Doctor
Estate Agent
Collie & Company Solicitors & Estate Agents
Golf Club
Holiday Park
Inn
County Hotel
The Gordon Arms Hotel
Pub and Bar
Place
Queenshead Inn
Station Bar
Tibbie Shiels Inn
Restaurant
Coach House
Happy Gathering
Taste Of Spice
Tibbie Shiels Inn
Taxi
Vet
Shops
KERSHOPE Farm
Kershope Farm
Halliwells Butchers
Lindsey & Gilmore Chemist
R D McFarlane
Shoe World
T Kerr & Son
Activities
Braidwood Sporting Clays(Shooting)
Places to Stay near Selkirk
County Hotel (0.12 miles)
Pleasant and friendly privately-run hotel in town centre. A characterful building with a long history. The County Hotel, awarded 3 star small hotel grading by Visit Scotland, is situated on the Market ... More
Philipburn House Hotel (0.85 miles)
The Philipburn Country House is a luxury 4 star hotel situated in the beautiful Scottish Border town of Selkirk. Philipburn is of the highest standard with 12 rooms all of which have stunning accommodation and decor, ... More | visit website
Hartwoodmyres (3.45 miles)
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Amidst the beautiful and unspoilt Ettrick Valley, a place of rolling hills, winding rivers and pine forests, this lovingly restored farmhouse, parts of which date from the ... More
Abbotsford Arms Hotel (4.89 miles)
Wecome to the Abbotsford Arms hotel, Deep in the heart of the scottish borders, close to the UK great salmon rivers and within a beat of the burial place of ... More
Clovenfords Hotel (5.06 miles)
It is only 3 miles ... More | visit website
Waverley Castle Hotel (5.32 miles)
At the heart of the Scottish Borders, nestling between the River Tweed and the green Eildon Hills, is the town of Melrose. It lies in the heart of Sir Walter Scot country and offers the ... More | visit websiteStation Hotel (5.70 miles)
George And Abbotsford Hotel (5.73 miles)
Burts Hotel (5.74 miles)
At Burt’s Hotel, Melrose experience the warmth of hospitality in true Scottish style. The 18th century hotel, situated in the heart of Melrose’s picturesque market square, has been owned and ... More
Fauhope House (6.18 miles)
The house has been renovated with great ... More
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