Location: Hawick
Top Things to do in Hawick
What to do and see in Hawick, Scotland: The Best Free Things to do
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. Hawick Museum
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4.5 based on 107 reviews
Following advice from the Government and Public Health Scotland in relation to Covid-19, Hawick Museum & Gallery is 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. Discover a town’s treasures in an historic house in beautiful parkland. Hawick Museum is home to objects and artworks that are not just about Hawick, but a window on the world. There is always something new to see with a lively programme of changing art and museum exhibitions throughout the year. The Jimmie Guthrie and Steve Hislop exhibitions showcase the lives of Hawick’s two tragic motorcycle champions. The newly-refurbished War Memorial Room reveals the stories of Hawick’s people in Britain’s wars with military memorabilia, wartime souvenirs and audio-visuals.
Reviewed By neilm243 - Deganwy, United Kingdom
A lovely, local museum. The exhibits are arranged in dedicated rooms and well labelled and explained. There are two rooms dedicated to Hawaick motorcycling greats - Jimmie Guthrie and Steve Hislop - giving their life stories and racing achievements with some of their trophies, race gear and motorbikes they've ridden. To add to the delight is the setting - in a well kept, open park close to the town centre. This unexpected gem is well worth a visit.
3. Wilton Lodge Park
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4.5 based on 148 reviews
Reviewed By ChristineLeedsLeeds
What a fabulous park in a loveley setting with a free Museum every where so well kept.The garden displays were very nice.Walks beside the river and for the more energetic woodland walks to the higher reaches.Waterfall was a nice feature.And for the children a great play ground .
4. 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.
5. Johnstons Of Elgin Cashmere Visitor Center
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5.0 based on 12 reviews
