Nearest Town:

Hawick

History:

Hawick is the largest of the Border Towns, and internationally famous for the fashioning of fine quality knitwear. It is part of The Cashmere Trail and the major centre for the industry in the Scottish Borders. The people of Hawick are fiercely proud of their town.

Events

Common Riding.
Rugby.
Border Professional Games.
Flapping racing.
Hawick Summer Festival.

Activities:

Cycle Centre.
Riding.
Fishing.
Golf Clubs.
Bowling Greens.
Leisure Centre – swimming, squash, fitness.
Local Opera.
Bingo.

Population:

14573

Primary Schools:

Burnfoot Primary.
Stirches Primary.

Secondary Schools:

Hawick High School.

Private Schools:

Longridge Towers School -Co-educational boarding and day school for 4-18 year olds.

Universities / College:

Borders College - Hawick

General Services:

Gallery.
Museum.
Library.
Pubs/Inn.
Hotels.
Resturants.
Fuel Stations.

Tourist Attractions:

Hermitage Castle. Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery. Wilton Lodge Park. Wrights Of Trowmill Limited. Johnnie Armstrong Gallery. Drumlanrig's Tower Visitor Centre.

Transport:

Berwick - Upon - Tweed Train Station 44.3 miles (1hr07 mins). Bus Service.