Selkirk has connections with many famous Scottish figures, such as William Wallace, Sir Walter Scott and Mungo Park. William Wallace was proclaimed Guardian of Scotland in the Forest of Ettrick, and Sir Walter Scott was the town sheriff for thirty-three years. The famous writer’s home, Abbotsford House, has been converted into a fascinating museum about his life and work.
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Suburbs and towns covered by this travel guide to Selkirk (Scottish Borders) include Melrose, Selkirk, St Boswells, and more.

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