Top 10 Things to do in Hawick, Scotland

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.

We offer an eclectic mixture of beautiful furnishing, lighting, curtains, ceramics, gifts, jewellery and glassware brought together by ten of the regions local collectors. New and old, modern and antique, you'll be sure to find that special something you've been after for house, home or castle.You can also visit our Italian Restaurant for a coffee, lunch or stay for dinner

We are an eco friendly and fair trade gallery and coffee corner with travel photography by C. L. Booth landscape watercolour by Tina Holley and featuring a local guest artist changing each month. We also have recycled and upcycled jewellery We host events such as artists talks, creating days, hawick ukelele club, bord game nights etc For more information follow us @a7artspace Vegan friendly Dog friendly

The Borders Distillery® opened in March 2018 – the first Scotch Whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders since 1837. We’re dedicated to capturing the true spirit of the Borders, and bringing whisky-making back to the region. Our hometown, Hawick, has a famous history of manufacturing, where cashmere is king and where tweed was invented. There is a spirit of industry and enterprise in the town that inspires us in everything we do. The distillery is in a landmark building in the centre of town, making us both familiar and new. Occupying the site of the former Hawick Urban Electrical Company, we undertook a complete and careful renovation of the building, turning it into a fully functioning distillery. With an attention to detail and acknowledgement of the building’s history, every tiny detail has been covered. From the restoration of the original 1930 crane, to the lead welded windows, we are immensely proud of every bit of the renovation. Visit us, and see it for yourself.

Burnfoot Community Hub is a bright and modern facility which offers visitors a Café, Soft Play, Crazy Golf and Community Garden. Our café specialises in providing good quality food and drink. We offer a wide range of homemade healthy food, light bites, cakes and traybakes . All our food is made fresh onsite daily. Our multi level indoor soft play area and outdoor Crazy Golf provides kids a safe and fun experience. Our Crazy Golf is the only one of its kind in the Scottish Borders.

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.

Following advice from the Government and Public Health Scotland in relation to Covid-19, Borders Textile Towerhouse will be temporarily closed. A re-opening date cannot be predicted at this time but our website and social media platforms will be regularly updated. We are grateful for your patience and understanding and very much look forward to welcoming you back. At Borders Textile Towerhouse, visitors can discover the story of the region’s knitwear and tweed industries and learn how the Borders’ manufacturers attained the height of luxury and fashion. Garments, fabrics, objects, photographs, film and art reveal over 200 years of tradition and innovation in the Borders woollen industries. A vibrant programme of changing exhibitions and craft workshops means there is always something new to enjoy and our renowned gift-shop is well worth a visit.