Holiday homes & rentals in Hawick

Sitting on the River Teviot, Hawick traces its history back to the 12th century. Over time it's become known for its fine-quality knitwear and, more recently, for its floral displays and for producing many Scotland rugby internationals. Choose Hawick accommodation that includes holiday cottages on farms, houses with river views or town centre apartments.

Hawick Holidays With the Children

At the Philiphaugh Salmon Viewing Centre, children learn about the salmon's life cycle. They can pretend to be salmon before watching live salmon via underwater camera links. From August to November, you can even see salmon fighting to reach their spawning grounds on the River Cauld.

Kids definitely get a buzz from spooky Jedburgh Castle Jail and Museum. Constructed in the 1820s in the form of a grand castle, this was originally a model prison. Walk through original cells and follow the stories of inmates before visiting a museum in the Jailer's House.

A short drive from holiday accommodation in Hawick is Rock UK Whitehaugh Park with its 300m zip wire, low ropes courses, kayaking, gorge walking, archery and more. There's definitely something here for the whole family.

Things To Do and See in Hawick

Pack a picnic in your holiday cottage accommodation and head to Wilton Lodge Park. Stroll past waterfalls and through the walled garden before visiting the manor house museum. In spring, there's a mass of wildflowers while in autumn there's a riot of gold and russet shades.

The Borders Textile Towerhouse is housed in a 16th-century tower right in the heart of the town, close to your accommodation. It was once the hub of Douglas clan power in the Borders but now houses changing textiles exhibitions as well as a shop selling local crafts.

Borders Distillery is the first in the region since the early 19th century. Tour the buildings and distillery before enjoying a wee dram of whisky, gin or vodka. Take a bottle back to enjoy in your Hawick accommodation.

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