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Selkirk is a town and historic royal burgh in the Scottish Borders council district of southeastern Scotland. It lies on the Ettrick Water, a tributary of the River Tweed. The people of the town are known as Souters, which means cobblers (shoe makers and menders).
Visitor information for Selkirk including accommodation, things to do, attractions, events and food & drink. The Royal and Ancient Burgh of Selkirk stands high above the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys in the heart of the Scottish Borders.
Selkirk, royal burgh (town), Scottish Borders council area, historic county of Selkirkshire, Scotland, lying on a hillside overlooking the river known as Ettrick Water. A Benedictine abbey founded in the early 12th century was later removed to Kelso. Selkirk’s 12th-century castle was captured by.
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Selkirk. Towns & Villages. 1 hour 19 minutes drive from: Selkirk is one of the oldest Royal Burghs in Scotland and also one of the earliest settlements in what is now the Scottish Borders. Visit Website.
The historic town of Selkirk, one of Scotland’s first Royal Burghs, offers connections to some famous historical Scots. It was in the town’s Forest Kirk that William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland, while author Sir Walter Scott served as the sheriff for more than 30 years.