Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Selkirk
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
Selkirk — a village in scotland central.
Iain Lees — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 8.1 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2022
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Place summary
Selkirk is a village located in central Scotland, with a population of approximately 5,730. It is known for its historical significance and scenic surroundings. The village serves as a local hub, featuring typical amenities and services for residents and visitors alike. Its location offers access to the natural beauty of the nearby countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5474, -2.8391
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 4AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Population
- 5,730
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 8.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638229 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mungo Park
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Mungo Park Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
Museums · 0.1 km
The County
Hotels · 0.1 km
The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Sir Walter Scott Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
monument to Sir Walter Scott in the Market Place in Selkirk
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Halliwells House Museum
Museums · 0.2 km
Church Of Our Lady And St Joseph, High Street, Selkirk
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Border Rifles Boer War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Mercat Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Selkirk Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Mungo Park
Mungo Park — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Mungo Park Memorial
Mungo Park Memorial — category B listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Lowlands
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom — a museum in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The County
The County — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk
The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk — house in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Lowlands
Sir Walter Scott Memorial
Sir Walter Scott Memorial — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Selkirk
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The County
The County — a hotel in scotland central.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Victoria Park Campsite
Victoria Park Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
The Glen Hotel
The Glen Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Roulotte Retreat
Roulotte Retreat — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site
Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site — a caravan park in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 6Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk
Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords
Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles
The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selkirk?
- Selkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 4AE).
- What is Selkirk?
- Selkirk — a village in scotland central.
- How do I get to Selkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 8.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD7 4AE.
- How do I get to Selkirk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 4AE. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.