The South Wing

[...] Start your historic journey through the Scottish Borders with a visit to the 15th century Drumlanrig’s Tower, in Hawick, once a stronghold of the [...]

[...] for Hawick’s fantastic annual Common Riding Event. If you fancy a short break in the Scottish Borders then don’t hesitate to get in touch! We look forward to seeing you soon [...]

[...] . Today Hawick is part of the TextileTrail and the major centre for the industry in the Scottish Borders. The town therefore has many shops with a large selection of knitwear and cashmere. [...]

[...] The South Wing is open for bookings from May 9th (Friday). We look forward to seeing you. [...]

[...] to Hawick and a Slitrig Valley Circuit. Find out more at www.hawickwalkingweekend.co.uk. The South Wing is ideally placed as a base to stay whilst attending the walks so please do not hesitate to get [...]

[...] James II was killed in 1460. There is such a lot to see and do in the Scottish Borders and The South Wing makes a great base to all of this and more. So why not join us for a seasonal break? We look [...]

[...] shops with a large selection of knitwear and cashmere. Attractions include the Borders Textile Towerhouse in which the heritage of Scotland’s premier textile manufacturing region is [...]

[...] on local history with particular reference to Border Reivers. Then why not head to the Borders Textile Towerhouse for a rare insight into the region’s proud textile industry. Enjoy lively hands-on [...]

[...] the heritage of Johnstons of Elgin at this fantastic new visitor centre on the banks of the River Teviot in Hawick. Cashmere, the finest fibre in existence, has been prized throughout the centuries [...]

[...] within a restored 16th-century tower house. Wilton Lodge Park, on the wooded banks of the River Teviot, has 107 acres of riverside and tree-lined walks, and a walled garden. The Hawick Museum and [...]

[...] THE Hawick Common-Riding is the first of the Border festivals and celebrates both the capture of an English Flag in [...]

[...] for this symbolic festival. Other events in the town include the Summer Festival and the Hawick Reivers Festival. Visit for a weekend break or longer and you can always be sure of a warm welcome [...]

[...] with the Johnstons of Elgin name. The Heart of Hawick: The award-winning Heart of Hawick comprises of two derelict buildings in the town’s West End, creating fantastic facilities [...]

[...] of the High Street commemorates the victory of local youths over English invaders at nearby Hornshole in 1514. During the skirmish, the Abbot’s banner was taken and triumphantly carried [...]

[...] Towerhouse for a rare insight into the region’s proud textile industry. Enjoy lively hands-on exhibitions and discover how fabric produced in the Scottish Borders has featured in the knitwear of [...]

Hawick’s walking festival gets underway in July, with organisers reporting a good level of interest. The festival comprises a selection of walks tha [...]