Historic houses · Scottish Lowlands
The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk
In or near Newtown St Boswells.
The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk — house in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels · 8.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5486°, -2.8399°.
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Official information
Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom is a museum dedicated to the famous Scottish writer, showcasing his connection to Selkirk where he served as Sheriff. Visitors can explore displays of personal items and learn about Scott's influence on literature and the local area.
Place summary
The Hermitage is a historic house located on High Street in Selkirk, central Scotland. It is designated as a category B listed building, recognising its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5486, -2.8399
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD7 4DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 8 km
- Opening
- Mon, Thu-Sat 11am–4pm; Sun 12pm–4pm; closed Tue-Wed, Nov-Mar
- Official site
- www.liveborders.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17846887 (CC0)
- commons: 0002 Selkirk, High Street, The Hermitage.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk?
- The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD7 4DB).
- What is The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk?
- The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk — house in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD7 4DB.
- Is The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk a listed building?
- The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- How do I get to The Hermitage, High Street, Selkirk?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TD7 4DB. It sits within the Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk parliamentary constituency.