Hawick, one of the largest Border towns, is part of The Cashmere Trail and the major centre for the industry in the Scottish Borders. You will find big names and smaller designers in the many specialist shops throughout the region. If you want to see how it is all done, you can see garments in progress at the Hawick Cashmere Company and get the inside story on textile production at Peter Scott and Co. and Wrights of Trowmill. Buy designer knitwear from the Pringle of Scotland factory shop.
'The Horse' at the end of the High Street is the 1514 memorial. This impressive equestrian statue commemorates the victory of local youths over English invaders at nearby Hornshole in 1514. One of the oldest Border Common Ridings, held in early summer, honours this event where 'The Horse' becomes the centrepiece for this symbolic festival.
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xperience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of the days of the Border Reivers when in March Hawick celebrates
a well-known and romanticised period of history when the borderlands of Scotland and England were the home of cattle thieves and outlaws, men who lived by fire and steel, men known as the Border Reivers.
The pride and passion of the town is also shown on the rugby field where many of the local men take on the rest of the region as local followers faithfully support each weekend at the Mansfield Rugby Park. Legendary rugby commentator Bill McLaren is a proud Hawick man.
Drumlanrig's Tower is a romantic monument with a dark history, woven into the fabric of Hawick. A stronghold of cross-border warfare, its intriguing story unfolds as visitors are led through time from the middle ages to the Tower's eventual conversion into a gracious hotel in the 1930's.
The Heart of Hawick encompasses the Heritage Hub, cinema/theatre, exhibitions, cafe/bar and workshop space. It is also home to our new Visitor Information Centre (opened March 2008). The Heritage Hub is home to the Scottish Borders archive and local/family history centre.
Hawick Museum and Scott Gallery reflects the town's history and hosts visiting exhibitions on any number of topics.
Get back to nature at Wilton Lodge Park in over 107 acres of riverside and tree-lined walks and recreational facilities. Teviotdale Leisure Centre provide year-round watery and other indoor distractions for all the family.
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Nearest Visitor Information Centre is in Hawick.
Information Service Tel: 01835 863170
Email: bordersinfo@visitscotland.com
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Another source of information on Hawick and places of interest in the town and surrounding area is Hawick Town Website or Denholm Village Website please note that accommodation within these websites may not be covered under the VisitScotland Quality Assurance Scheme.