Selkirk
Selkirk is a small town lying six miles south of Galashiels on the A7 on a terrace of hills above the Ettrick Water. It has a rich history and in the mid-1700s had a strong shoemaking industry, which provided 2,000 pairs of shoes for Bonnie Prince Charlie's army. From the 1800s onwards it was a thriving tweed mill town and today Locharron of Scotland carries on that tradition as the world's leading tartan manufacturer.
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Lots to See and Do
Selkirk was originally a thriving tweed mill town although this industry is now much reduced. The main visitor attraction is Halliwell's House Museum (free entry, open April to October) which was built in 1712 and hosts exhibitions of local historical interest with an adjoining art gallery.
Sir Walter Scott's Court Room (where he was sheriff for over 30 years) displays an exhibition of his life and literary work and provides background information on Mungo Park, the local explorer and anti-slavery advocate who died in his attempt to find the River Niger.
The town has a fitness centre and tennis courts and each summer hundreds of riders take part in the Selkirk Common Riding, a 400 year old tradition that harks back to the Battle of Flodden. The Twist Glass Studio offers a range of contemporary glassware and Bowhill House is just 3 miles away. This historic house and country estate is open to the public (guided tours available) and even has an adventure playground in the woods that is sure to keep children amused.
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Date | Product | Score | Customer Comment | Our Response |
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08-May-2024 | Dye Water Cottage CJ6 (overall) | Make clear that the property may not suit people with mobility or visual problems | ||
08-May-2024 | Inchrye Lodge, Lindores Loch AC9 (overall) | Easy to book and was kept informed all the time | ||
08-May-2024 | Crannag CA3 (overall) | Lovely cottage, very clean, fantastic views from Lounge/Kitchen. Comfortable beds. very relaxing stay in a lovely area. Internet v v slow (not enough for radio) but 5G mobile locally so watch for data roaming charges. Front step v slippery esp when wet. Take care to avoid a fall. Most cottages now offer a welcome pack post Covid, this does not so stock up on essentials before arriving, | ||
08-May-2024 | Loch Ruathair Cottage BF3 (overall) | The staff are helpful and responsive. | ||
08-May-2024 | Duallin Croft DN1 (overall) | Excellent spacious and comfortable cottage with views to die for...Shame there is no direct route down to the Loch ..But that's a minor issue | ||
08-May-2024 | Glen Cottage, Dunrobin GB8 (overall) | Go the extra mile to source information. Easy to deal with, good local knowledge . | ||
08-May-2024 | Taigh Nan Eilean GZ7 (overall) | Excellent - owner on hand to resolve any issues ( not that there were any), contacted us ahead of arrival to ask if we needed anything & provided a really lovely welcome pack containing a selection of local products | ||
08-May-2024 | Loch Awe Boathouse GF4 (overall) | We absolutely loved our stay at loch Awe boathouse. suggestion, needs new mugs and oven trays. Oven wasn’t that clean either. Otherwise just beautiful place to relax and recharge. | ||
08-May-2024 | East Tweed at Old Melrose GT4 (overall) | Easy transaction, deposit returned quickly. A bit more of a personal nature rather would be even better (standard communications did not recognise that this was a return visit for example). Understand that this is not always practical, but feedback nevertheless. | ||
08-May-2024 | Skylark Cottage CF1 (overall) | Lovely cottage in a good location. Very comfortable and excellent facilitieS |