Walkerburn

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Walkerburn
Peeblesshire
Walkerburn.jpg
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.

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