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Selkirk's population grew up because of its woollen industry, although now that that industry has ceased leaving little in its wake, the town is best known for bannocks, a dry fruit cake. It has a museum and art gallery, and associations with Sir Walter Scott. | Selkirk's population grew up because of its woollen industry, although now that that industry has ceased leaving little in its wake, the town is best known for bannocks, a dry fruit cake. It has a museum and art gallery, and associations with Sir Walter Scott. | ||
The town's name originates from the Old English ''Selescirce'', meaning 'Hall Church' or 'Good Church'. It was is the site of the first Border Abbey, though the community of monks moved to Kelso during the reign of King David I}}<noinclude> | The town's name originates from the Old English ''Selescirce'', meaning 'Hall Church' or 'Good Church'. It was is the site of the first Border Abbey, though the community of monks moved to Kelso during the reign of King David I.}}<noinclude> | ||
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