Situated at the junction of the rivers Slitrig and Teviot in the heart of unspoilt Borders countryside, Hawick is steeped in the history of the Reivers and Border Clans. Hawick’s name comes from Old English Hagawic and refers to a settlement surrounded by hedging.
Famous for knitwear production, the Common Riding, and rugby union, with a world-wide reputation for all three, good food, good leisure, good shopping, and good living are all part of Hawick community.
Connected by Border bus routes including bus links to the newly opened Borders Railway and on A7 Trunk Road. Hawick is situated in an attractive rural setting within easy reach of Edinburgh and Carlisle.
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