Selkirkshire

PROPERTY JUNCTION'S HOME BUYERS' GUIDE TO SELKIRKSHIRE

Located in the Scottish Borders, the tiny county of Selkirkshire posted a population of a little over 20,000 at the last census. Administered as part of the wider Scottish Borders county, Selkirkshire offers picturesque, quaint market towns amidst some of the UK's most attractive landscapes, within driving distance of Edinburgh and the main settlements in the north of England. Steeped in history (with references dating back to 1 AD), and with plenty to offer commuters looking for a home outside of the city, Selkirkshire is a desirable place to call home.

Abbotsford House                  Melrose Abbey                                 Priorwood Gardens

            

Bowhill House                        Dryburgh Abbey                             Thirlestane Castle

                           

Traquair House                                    Smailholm Tower                        Mellerstain

         

Floors Castle                         Jedburgh Abbey                           

Road   

Selkirkshire is connected to Edinburgh by the A68, the main trunk road which runs up through the county from Newcastle. With a strong road network spanning the county, Selkirkshire is comparatively well-served by road infrastructure, especially when compared to the rural highland counties.

Rail     

The Scottish Borders is connected primarily to Edinburgh by rail, although transport connections will remain patchy until the Waverley Line reopens in 2011.

Air 

The closest airport to Selkirkshire is Edinburgh International, which flies to most major UK and world destinations.

Ferries 

Rosyth on the Firth of Forth runs passenger ferries to Zeebrugge in Belgium, while Newcastle offers passenger services to Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

List of Railway Stations in and around Selkirkshire:

Duns, Earlston, Melrose, Galashiels, Selkirk, Hawick, Berwick-upon-Tweed