Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom

Market Square
SELKIRK
TD7 4BT
Tel: 01750 20096 / 20761

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Free Admission!

Opening Times 2010

27 March - 30 April & 1 - 30 September
Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 16:00
Saturday: 11:00 to 15:00

1 May - 31 August
Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 16:00
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 to 15:00

1 - 30 October
Monday to Saturday: 12:00 to 15:00

Closed: for Selkirk Common Riding; Thursday 17 – Sunday 20 June.

News

Visitors to SBC museums reach new high (16 December 2009).

Accessibility

Assistance is required in order to inform courtroom staff that wheelchair entrance can be accessed. Wheelchair access throughout courtroom.

History and Highlights

Built in 1803 as the Sheriff Court this is where Sir Walter Scott, author of such classics as The Heart of Midlothian and Rob Roy, dispensed justice to the people of Selkirkshire. Explore Scott's life, his writings and his time as Sheriff. Displays on 'The Ettrick Shepherd' James Hogg and explorer Mungo Park.

Audio-visual presentation, gifts & souvenirs. Tour groups welcome.

What's on at Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom?

The 2010 Museums and Gallery Guide will be available to download soon.

For details of exhibitions and activities at the museum, go to the Events section.

Further Information

For information about other Museums in the Scottish Borders, go to the Museums page.