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Hawick

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Hawick

Hawick is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Selkirk, 39km from Northumberland Dark Sky Park.

Hawick is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 13,512, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Hawick sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Hawick to your route.

About Hawick

Hawick ( 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 miles (16.1 km) south-west of Jedburgh and 8.9 miles (14.3 km) south-south-east of Selkirk. It is one of the furthest towns

Read more from the sea in Scotland, in the heart of Teviotdale, and is the biggest town in Roxburghshire. The town is at the confluence of the Slitrig Water with the River Teviot. The town was formally established in the 16th century, but was previously the site of historic settlement going back hundreds of years. By the late 17th century, the town began to grow significantly, especially during the Industrial Revolution and Victorian era as a centre for the production of textiles, with a focus on knitting and weaving, involving materials such as tweed and cashmere. By the late 20th century, textile production had declined but the town remains an important regional centre for shopping, tourism and services. Hawick's architecture is distinctive in that it has many sandstone buildings with slate roofs. The town has several museums, parks and heritage sites. The town hosts the annual Alchemy Film and Moving Image Festival.

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Where is Hawick located?

Hawick is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.4227 latitude, -2.7867 longitude.

What is the population of Hawick?

Hawick has a population of approximately 13,512 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
13,512
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.4227, -2.7867

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Hawick

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Melrose Abbey

Exquisite ruined Cistercian abbey in the Scottish Borders, believed to hold the embalmed heart of Robert the Bruce.

20 km · about 25 min drive

national park

Northumberland Dark Sky Park

Europe's largest area of protected dark sky covering 572 square miles, offering some of the best stargazing in England.

39 km · about 45 min drive

museum

Jim Clark Motorsport Museum

Modern museum honoring the two-time F1 World Champion with his trophies, helmets, and an immersive racing experience.

45 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Hadrian's Wall

The 73-mile Roman frontier fortification stretching across northern England, built in 122 AD with forts, milecastles, and turrets marking the edge of the Roman Empire.

51 km · about 60 min drive

cathedral

Rosslyn Chapel

A 15th-century chapel of astonishing carved stonework near Edinburgh, made famous by The Da Vinci Code.

54 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Hawick

  • 63 kmArthur's Seat, EdinburghAncient volcanic peak rising 251 metres in the heart of Edinburgh, offering panoramic city views from its dramatic summit.
  • 64 kmThe Royal MileEdinburgh's historic spine of cobbled streets and closes linking the castle to Holyrood Palace, lined with landmarks.
  • 64 kmCalton HillAn accessible hilltop crowned with neoclassical monuments, giving the classic skyline view of Edinburgh at sunset.
  • 75 kmQueensferry CrossingThe world's longest three-tower cable-stayed bridge, opened in 2017, carrying the M90 high over the Firth of Forth alongside its famous Victorian and 1960s neighbours: three centuries of bridges in one view.
  • 79 kmHartside PassThe A686's grand sweep over the North Pennines between Penrith and Alston, climbing to 580m through wide hairpins with views across the Eden Valley to the Lake District fells. A celebrated drivers' and bikers' road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Hawick.

Selkirk

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 km awayPop. 5,730

Jedburgh

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

16 km awayPop. 3,860

Newtown St Boswells

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 km awayPop. 1,330

Saint Boswells

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

19 km awayPop. 1,400

Melrose

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 km awayPop. 2,500

Tweedbank

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

20 km awayPop. 2,100

Galashiels

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

21 km awayPop. 10,060

Earlston

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

25 km awayPop. 1,780

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