Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom

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

Contact the museum online.

Free Admission

Opening Times 2008

22nd March - 30th April & 1st - 30th September
Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 16:00
Saturday: 10:00 to 14:00

1st May - 31st August
Monday to Friday: 10:00 to 16:00
Saturday & Sunday: 10:00 to 14:00

1st - 31st October
Monday to Saturday: 13:00 to 16:00

Closed: for Selkirk Common Riding; Thursday 12th – Sunday 15th June.

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.

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

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

Click here to download the 2008 Museums and Gallery guide (1.7MB).

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.