Hawick High Street will be transformed on 12 September as RIDONKULOUS – The Great Street Day brings a celebration of active travel, local businesses, community and all that makes Hawick special.
Our Active Travel Team, in partnership with Outsider Events, is inviting residents and visitors to come along and experience Hawick High Street in a different way as part of the No More RIDONKULOUS Car Trips campaign.
The event on Saturday 12 September will take place along the High Street from the Horse to the Heart of Hawick between 10am and 4pm, with a temporary road closure creating a welcoming, people-focused space for the day.
Entertainment, activities and more
Visitors can expect a rolling programme of entertainment, activities and family-friendly attractions, with opportunities to discover more about active travel and try different types of bikes. The event will showcase how walking, wheeling and cycling can be fun, accessible and practical options for shorter everyday journeys.
A key feature of the day will also be a farmers’ market, bringing together local producers and traders to showcase fresh, local and artisan produce. The market will add to the vibrant atmosphere on the High Street and give visitors the chance to support local businesses while enjoying everything the event has to offer.
Local businesses encouraged to get involved
Local businesses are being encouraged to get involved by decorating their shop windows, creating special offers or promotions, bringing their business outdoors where appropriate, or hosting activities, demonstrations and displays.
The temporary closure of Hawick High Street will allow people to experience the town centre without through traffic and create an opportunity to showcase the High Street as a vibrant place to visit, shop, meet and spend time.
The event is being developed with local businesses, community organisations and partners, with further details about the programme, activities and traffic management arrangements to be announced ahead of the event.
Councillor Jenny Linehan, Executive Member for Environment, Sustainability and Transport
“This event aims to bring the community together and encourage residents and visitors to spend time in Hawick, explore the High Street, support local businesses and discover the wide range of shops, services, organisations and community groups that make the town unique.
“Making the High Street a place for people for the day also helps us get across the message that people need to rethink short, everyday journeys and consider walking, wheeling, cycling and scooting whenever possible. Our RIDONKULOUS campaign highlights how small changes to the way we travel can have a positive impact on our health and wellbeing, the environment and our town centres and the RIDONKULOUS – The Great Street Day will bring that message to life while celebrating Hawick itself.”