Hawick’s sons of speed – Bikers from all over the UK make a beeline for Hawick’s Wilton Park museum, to pay homage to two of the town’s sporting superstars. A decision by Scottish Borders Council to bring together permanent exhibitions, paying tribute to top motorcyclists Jimmie Guthrie and Steve Hislop, has proved to be inspired. […]
Hawick’s sons of speed
Hawick – a rich tapestry of Border traditions
Hawick – a rich tapestry of Border traditions – In its heyday Hawick hummed and thrummed to the rhythm of over 50 textile mills. The fortuitous meeting of Slitrig Water and the River Teviot helped power the water wheels that brought astonishing industrial growth to the town, know the world over for its high class […]
