Find your perfect home — search by area or postcode
Hawick is a historic mill town with a proud textile heritage, long associated with knitwear, craftsmanship and the traditions of the Borders. Set along the River Teviot, the town combines strong community spirit with a wide range of independent shops, cafés and everyday services. Landmarks such as Wilton Lodge Park, the Borders Textile Towerhouse and the Heart of Hawick arts hub reflect both its cultural history and its modern identity.
The surrounding countryside offers extensive walking and cycling routes, with quiet roads and woodland trails leading directly from the town edge. Hawick provides reliable educational and sporting facilities, popular clubs and a well-used leisure centre, supporting residents of all ages. Its long-established Common Riding celebrations remain a central part of local life, drawing visitors and reinforcing the community’s deep sense of tradition. Situated on key road links through the central Borders, Hawick remains an important and well-connected place to live.
Wilton Lodge Park has it all — riverside paths, a waterfall, café, huge play park and free BMX pump track.
Whether you’re looking for more information on schools, places to visit, or more about the surrounding villages, use the boxes below to find out more about the Hawick area.
A well-served area offering reliable everyday facilities, schools and community services.
Learn MoreHawick offers a strong range of everyday facilities, including large supermarkets, convenience stores, pharmacies, medical and dental practices, and local independent shops. The town also has garages, car services, and a variety of cafés and food options across the centre. Community venues support regular groups, classes and social activities for all ages, reflecting the town’s well-established sense of local pride.
Schooling is provided through Hawick’s primary schools and Hawick High School. The town benefits from a large leisure centre with children’s soft play, a sports hall, fitness facilities and bookable spaces for community use. Wilton Park is a focal point for sport and recreation, with rugby pitches, a glass-fronted park café and a modern playpark. The area is well known for its rugby heritage, reflected in the number of active clubs and training opportunities.
Hawick provides excellent access to outdoor activity, with scenic routes leading directly from the town into open countryside. Wilton Park offers woodland paths and riverside walks, while the town’s pump track and cycle-friendly routes support running, cycling and family outings. Surrounding villages such as Denholm and Minto give further options for walking and exploring, each offering their own community facilities and scenic views.
A mix of historic sites, outdoor spaces and local activities to enjoy year-round.
Learn More
Hawick offers a strong mix of heritage, outdoor space and cultural activity. Wilton Lodge Park is one of the town’s standout features, with riverside walks, formal gardens, a large modern play park, a glass-fronted café and several sports pitches. The park is also home to the Hawick Museum and Scott Art Gallery, which host exhibitions, events and family-friendly activities throughout the year. The Heart of Hawick, set within a restored mill, acts as a major arts hub for the town, with a cinema, theatre spaces and regular community events. Hawick’s textile heritage remains a central part of its identity, showcased at the Borders Textile Towerhouse, where visitors can explore the history of local mills and knitwear. The Borders Distillery, located in another renovated historic building, offers tours and tastings, providing a modern take on Hawick’s manufacturing past. Beyond the cultural attractions, the town offers a variety of walking routes, town trails and access to open countryside within minutes of the centre. Annual traditions, including Hawick Common Riding and a full programme of local events, contribute to the area’s strong community spirit and sense of place.
Practical road and public transport links connecting the town to neighbouring areas.
Learn More
Hawick sits at the centre of a wide rural area and is supported by neighbouring communities including Denholm, Minto, Bonchester Bridge and Roberton. Denholm offers everyday facilities, places to eat and a strong village community, while Minto is known for its outlook over the surrounding hills and its well-kept golf course. The wider area provides access to walking routes, countryside drives and quiet rural settings.
Hawick has practical road links to Selkirk, Jedburgh and the A7 towards Edinburgh and Carlisle. Regular bus services run through the town, making it a key local transport point for the central Borders. The closest railway stations are at Galashiels and Tweedbank, providing onward travel to Edinburgh.
