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Hawick
Hawick is situated on the A7 by the banks of the River Teviot. It is the largest town in the Borders and remains a centre for the production of quality knitwear with factory outlets offering bargains. Companies such as Pringle, Lyle & Scott and Peter Scott are based here. The Hawick Cashmere Visitor Centre and some other mills provide tours where you can view the mills at work.
There are a few other visitor attractions in Hawick, such as Drumlanrig Tower Visitor Centre which charts the cross-border warfare from the 16th century and local history. The Hawick Museum & Scott Art Gallery has displays of 19th century manufacturing and domestic memorabilia and hosts visiting art exhibitions.
The main local event is the Common Riding in June when a large number of Borderers on horseback commemorate the Hawick Callants' victory over the English in 1514.
There is a swimming pool at the Teviotdale Leisure Centre. The Tourist Information Centre is within Drumlanrig Tower. The library is open each day and until 12.30pm on Saturdays. Regular buses run to Selkirk, Galashiels (connecting to Edinburgh), Melrose and other Border towns.
Liddesdale
Liddesdale is the area south of Hawick around the B6357 (off the A6088 after Bonchester Bridge). Hermitage Castle on the nearby B6399 dates from the 13th century and was the home of the Earl of Bothwell whom Mary Queen of Scots visited in 1566 after he had been wounded in battle. It is renowned for its torture of prisoners and is said to be haunted. Newcastleton is known for its Folk Festival in July each year and there are varied walks through the Forestry Commission Newcastleton Forest. The Liddesdale Heritage Centre houses a large collection of historical artefacts and facilities for family research.
Sleeps: 4, Bedrooms: 2
Is an excellent, detached farm cottage quietly situated just inside Scotland and with amazing views to the border at Carter Bar. Newly refurbished to a high standard, cosy and comfortable, it is bound to be a favourite with those who come to enjoy with the glorious scenery and many attractions of this lovely area.
Sleeps: 4 (6) , Bedrooms: 2
Standing quite alone in a wooded valley, between Hawick and Langholm in the beautiful Scottish Borders, a mile by private track from the nearest major road and without another house in sight, Phaup Cottage is just perfect for 'getting away from it all'. Built on the site of an old shepherd's cottage, it offers superb 21st century comfort combined with loads of character - all the ingredients, in fact, for a truly memorable holiday.
Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 3
Is an extremely comfortable, tastefully furnished, bright and airy spacious house hidden away in its own large grass garden enjoying truly spectacular immense south-facing views from its situation high in the hills 4 miles west of Hawick, 10 miles south of Selkirk and 5 miles from the main Carlisle/Edinburgh scenic A7 road.
Sleeps: 5, Bedrooms: 3
Is a traditional detached former shepherds cottage which has spectacular setting in the Border Hills just 5 miles from the main Carlisle/Edinburgh (A7) road and Hawick. Recently and carefully renovated in a pleasant country style, well- equipped and with good central-heating.
Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3
Stands high, all on its own in an enclosed grass garden, with wonderful views south over the high green Cheviot Hills, just south of the village of Bonchester midway between Jedburgh and Hawick, and halfway between Edinburgh and the Northumbrian Coast/Hadrian's Wall - an enchanted setting for a very comfortable cottage.
Sleeps: 6, Bedrooms: 3
Braehead Cottage stands quite alone among the Border hills, just off the A.7 about 10 miles north of Langholm. A traditional shepherd's cottage which has been completely refurbished for holiday letting, it is a snug and comfortable base for a relaxing family holiday.
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