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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20-May-2024 | Scotstarvit Farmhouse GR7 (overall) | Staright forward booking, good communication. | ||
20-May-2024 | Lochsie Cottage DD6 (overall) | Lovely cottage at quiet location | ||
20-May-2024 | The Cottage on Loch Hosta CF3 (overall) | On the ball and well organised. Lovely places to stay. | ||
20-May-2024 | Carnish Cabin Seapink FN5 (overall) | All the booking arrangements went smoothly and everything was as stated. Very pleased. | ||
20-May-2024 | Glenlochsie Cottage DD4 (overall) | Good clear information about the cottage, and easy to book. Useful communication, without being overwhelming. | ||
20-May-2024 | Linn Cottage FL7 (overall) | Their service was quick and efficient and I would be happy to book through them again. | ||
20-May-2024 | Logies Croft GN5 (overall) | We loved our week at Logie's Croft. It is very comfortable and well appointed, it has everything you need for a great stay. The welcome pack was a lovely gesture, lots of supplies including fresh eggs which we really enjoyed. We'd happily recommend a holiday here. | ||
20-May-2024 | Middleton Bothy DA2 (overall) | All was fine. I just don’t like being badgered for reviews. The cottage itself was excellent. | ||
20-May-2024 | Rhum Cottage AG7 (overall) | Lynne and Geoff are perfect hosts. They clearly show that they love the cottage, and ensure that all needs are catered for. | ||
20-May-2024 | Carnish Cabin Flow FN3 (overall) | Everything went according to plan, with good communication from Unique Cottages. I've given them 4 stars for two reasons. Even though the site said the property was available, I then had to wait 24-48 hours to have the rental confirmed. Also, I didn't like that they took £100 deposit with our balance, weeks before our arrival, although it was refunded within a week of the end of our stay. I have not experienced either of these scenarios before and frequently rent properties all over the UK and abroad. |