1.9 sq mi
Hawick
| Hawick Scottish Gaelic: Hamhaig Scots: Haaick | |
|---|---|
| Hawick Location within the Scottish Borders | |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (4.9 km2) |
| Population | 13,740 (mid-2016 est.) |
| • Density | 7,232/sq mi (2,792/km2) |
What is the population of Kelso?
6,910
Kelso, Scottish Borders
| Kelso Scottish Gaelic: Cealsaidh Scots: Kelsae | |
|---|---|
| Population | 6,910 (mid-2016 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NT7268233961 |
| • Edinburgh | 44 mi (71 km) |
| • London | 350 mi (560 km) |
What is the population of Jedburgh?
3,910
Jedburgh
| Jedburgh Scottish Gaelic: Deadard Jeddart, Jethart | |
|---|---|
| Jedburgh Location within the Scottish Borders | |
| Population | 3,910 (mid-2016 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NT6520 |
| • Edinburgh | 41 mi (66 km) |
What’s Hawick famous for?
Frequent winner of national floral awards, Hawick is the largest of the Border towns and internationally famous for fine quality knitwear. Hawick has a long and colourful history which can be traced back to the 12th century, when King David I granted land to a Norman family, the Lovels.
What happened Hawick?
Hawick, small burgh (town), largest town in the Scottish Borders council area of southeastern Scotland, in the historic county of Roxburghshire. Border skirmishes were frequent in Hawick’s history, and in 1570 the town was almost completely burned down. The only building to survive was the Baron’s Tower (1155).
Who owns Floors Castle in Scotland?
1st Duke of Roxburghe
Welcome to Floors Castle & Gardens Welcome to Floors Castle – the home of the Innes-Ker family since it was built for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe exactly 300 years ago in 1721.
What is the population of Melrose Scotland?
2,510
Melrose, Scottish Borders
| Melrose Scottish Gaelic: Maolros Scots: Melrose | |
|---|---|
| Population | 2,510 (mid-2016 est.) |
| OS grid reference | NT5434 |
| Council area | Scottish Borders |
| Lieutenancy area | Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale |
How old is Jedburgh?
Jedburgh Abbey, a ruined Augustinian abbey which was founded in the 12th century, is situated in the town of Jedburgh, in the Scottish Borders 10 miles (16 km) north of the border with England at Carter Bar.
