Hawick

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Hawick is the largest town in the Scottish Borders. Its architecture is distinctive with many sandstone buildings with slate roofs, and the town has won many floral awards. Hawick is known for its yearly Common Riding festival and for its knitwear industry. Attractions include the Borders Textile Towerhouse in which the heritage of the textile manufacturing region is presented. Hawick is part of The Textile Trail bringing together some of the best textile attractions in Scotland. Within around 30 miles, you will find ten textile companies, factory outlets, visitor centres and museums showcasing the famous tweed and knitwear industry and heritage of the region.

The west end of the town contains The Mote, the remains of a Norman motte-and-bailey. In the High Street is the town hall, built in 1886, and The Horse statue, commemorating the victory of local youths over English invaders in 1514. One of the oldest Border Common Ridings, held in early summer, honours this event, where the statue becomes the centrepiece for this symbolic festival. Other events in the town include the Summer Festival and the Hawick Reivers Festival. Wilton Lodge Park, on the banks of the River Teviot, has 107 acres of riverside and tree-lined walks, and a walled garden. The Hawick Museum and Scott Gallery details the history of the town. Drumlanrigs Tower, now a museum, dates largely from the mid-16th century. In 2009, another monument, The Turning of the Bull was unveiled in Hawick.