Ettrick is a remote village in the Borders region of Scotland situated close to Selkirk, approximately 45 miles from Edinburgh. Ettrick is famous as the birthplace of the author James Hogg, known as the Ettrick shepherd, who wrote in both Scots and English, a memorial stands on the site of the cottage where he was born. Historically interesting features include the 18th century Ettrick Kirk, with a memorial stone in the Kirk-yard dated 1619. Ettrick sits in the beautiful and tranquil Ettrick Valley, which runs for 26 miles along the river from Potburn to the eastern edge of Selkirk. The village is surrounded by the Borders hills, ancient forests, picturesque scenery and an abundance of wildlife including otters, badgers, red squirrels, rare butterflies and a selection of birds, Ettrick is a popular tourist destination ideal for walking and cycling with self-catering holiday accommodations, hotels, inns, shops and places to eat. The Ettrick waters offer excellent fishing facilities and are abundant with salmon. Attractions include Halliwell’s House Museum and the Bowhill House and Country Park which has a James Hogg exhibition. The Borders Woollen Trail is an informative tour with a look at the local textile industry both traditional and modern; the area is renowned for fine tweeds and cashmere.
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Places to Stay near Ettrick
The Gordon Arms Hotel (6.65 miles)
200 year old Inn - frequented by local poets, writers, musicians and artists.We are a hotel of historical interest situated in the rolling border hills near St. Mary's Loch.... yards ... More
Hartwoodmyres (11.71 miles)
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Amidst the beautiful and unspoilt Ettrick Valley, a place of rolling hills, winding rivers and pine forests, this lovingly restored farmhouse, parts of which date from the ... More
Mosspaul Inn (12.12 miles)
A warm welcome awaits you at this historic and well known Borders landmark. Peacefully situated in the Teviot Hills yet immediately adjacent to the A7 Historic Borders Route to Edinburgh, Mosspaul with its comfortable ... More | visit website
Well View Hotel (12.64 miles)
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Family Run High Quality Hotel
Excellent award winning cuisine and wine list.
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Wiltonburn Farm (12.77 miles)
Set in a wonderful location at the end of a sheltered valley, yet just 2 miles from Hawick, this traditional farmhouse provides a lovely country retreat.
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Limetree House (12.98 miles)
Moffat is set in beautiful Annandale and Eskdale. As well as ... More | visit website
The Famous Star Hotel (13.00 miles)
Ladyknowe Apartment (13.00 miles)
A one bedroom apartment fully furnished to a high standard. This comfortable and fully furnished apartment is a 2 minute walk from the bustling, attractive Moffat High Street with quaint ... More
Seamore Guest House (13.01 miles)
Balmoral Hotel (13.02 miles)
This small country inn is situated in the centre of Moffat, a former spa town where national bard Robert Burns was one of the many visitors who came here to take ... More
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