Location: Hawick
Top Things to do in Hawick
Things to do in Hawick, Scotland: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Hawick (/ˈhɔɪk/ ( listen) HOYK; Scots: Haaick, Scottish Gaelic: Hamhaig) is a town in the Scottish Borders council area and historic county of Roxburghshire in the east Southern Uplands of Scotland. It is 10.0 miles (16.1 km) south-west of Jedburgh and 8.9 miles (14.3 km) south-southeast of Selkirk. It is one of the farthest towns from the sea in Scotland, in the heart of Teviotdale, and the biggest town in the former county of Roxburghshire. Hawick's architecture is distinctive in that it has many sandstone buildings with slate roofs. The town is at the confluence of the Slitrig Water with the River Teviot. Hawick is known for its yearly Common Riding, for its rugby team Hawick Rugby Football Club and for its knitwear industry.
Restaurants in Hawick
1. The Heritage Hub
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
2. Fatlips Castle
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5.0 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Agnesxxx - Hawick, United Kingdom
Super adventures :) Graet trip across the forest and picnic in a Fatlips Castle plus a beautiful views from top of the tower.
3. Chisholme House
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A 187 acre estate encompassing ancient woodland, breathtaking scenery of the Scottish moorlands, and an Iron Age Hill Fort. The Chisholme Institute is a school for meditation and contemplation, but the grounds are open to all. Tea and Cake is offered to all visitors at 4pm. You are welcome to visit at any time; guided walks are held every Sunday at 2:15pm.
4. The Turning of the Bull Monument
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Bibcay - Gateshead, United Kingdom
Very interesting. The monument looks really good. William rule saved Robert Bruce’s life by wrestling a charging bull to the ground.
5. Hermitage Castle
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4.5 based on 135 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Find out more about our reopening plans. Soak up the eerie, powerful atmosphere of an imposing stronghold with a notorious reputation. One of the great Borders castles, Hermitage dates back to the 1300s. Look for the garrison's cesspit and seek shelter under the great arch if it rains.
Reviewed By Fergs85 - Thornton-Le-Dale, United Kingdom
This is a pretty iconic place, one of the most brooding and formidable examples of border fortification you will find. Always been on my "bucket list".It used to be known as “the guardhouse to the bloodiest valley in Britain” (referring to Liddesdale, where the castle sits today). Although not open right now, it’s still worth taking in the structure from the outside alone – there are plenty of informative orientation boards – and the atmosphere of the place can be enjoyed in relative peace and quiet. Impressive! Looking forward to a "proper" visit in the (not to distant?) future.
6. Scottish Borders Art Glass
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4.5 based on 42 reviews
Small local business giving demonstrations of glass blowing + excellent shop with vases,paper weights and other fine souvenirs. Owners happy to chat and show the process but small groups best as then you can see the whole "show" - good value objects on sale.
7. St Mary's and Old Parish Church
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2.0 based on 2 reviews
An active church in the heart of Hawick. There has been a place of worship on this site since around 1200AD. We are open for worship at 11am each Sunday following Covid-19 lockdown. Booking is needed as numbers are limited. See our website www.smop-tero.org.uk for details.
8. 1514 Memorial Aka Ken The Horse
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3.0 based on 1 reviews
9. Hawick Baptist Church
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1.0 based on 1 reviews
