Hawick Scotland's Heritage Capital

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Come and visit Scotland's Heritage Capital, Hawick in the Scottish Borders, 55 miles from Edinburgh and 53 miles from Dumfries.

New road sign at the entrance to the town. Free car parking. Visit Scotland are now open extended hours.

Climb to the top of the Motte, a twelfth century earthwork fortification.

Visit the Heritage Hub and explore your genealogy.

Come inside Drumlanrig's Tower, mediaeval stronghold of the Black Douglases

Dine on the glass floor above the water wheel in the old Tower Mill.

Shop in the old High Street with its many French baronial style buildings.

Visit the home of knitwear, where Hawick Sock Company produce their famous House of Cheviot kilt hose.

Come along, and maybe even take part in our Highland Games on 20th June.

Enjoy this stunning view of Ruberslaw from my guest room window.
Lots more to see and do around town and the neighbouring countryside, hiking in the rolling southern upland scenery, mediaeval castles, etc. etc.