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'''Walkerburn''' is a small village in [[Peeblesshire]], on the A72 road about eight miles from [[Peebles]] and ten miles from [[Galashiels]]. | '''Walkerburn''' is a small village in [[Peeblesshire]], on the A72 road about eight miles from [[Peebles]] and ten miles from [[Galashiels]]. It lies within the parish of [[Innerleithen]], just north of the [[River Tweed]] which forms the border with [[Traquair]] parish. | ||
Founded in 1854 around the mill to house the workers, Walkerburn now has a population of around 660. | Founded in 1854 around the mill to house the workers, Walkerburn now has a population of around 660. | ||
Latest revision as of 20:07, 28 November 2016
| Walkerburn | |
| Peeblesshire | |
|---|---|
 Walkerburn, seen from Minch Moor | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 55°37’60"N, 3°1’0"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | Walkerburn |
| Postcode: | EH43 |
| Dialling code: | 01896 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Scottish Borders |
Walkerburn is a small village in Peeblesshire, on the A72 road about eight miles from Peebles and ten miles from Galashiels. It lies within the parish of Innerleithen, just north of the River Tweed which forms the border with Traquair parish.
Founded in 1854 around the mill to house the workers, Walkerburn now has a population of around 660.
The Scottish Museum of Textiles is based in the village.
Outside links
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("Wikimedia Commons" has material about Walkerburn) |
- Walkerburn.org
- Walkerburn Community Trust
- Walkerburn Community Allotments
- History:
- Community:
- Innerleithen, Traquair & Walkerburn Parish Church**Minch Moor Windfarm action group
- Walkerburn Rugby Club