Museums & Galleries · Scottish Borders
Halliwell's House Museum & Robson Gallery
📍 TD7 4BJ
Photo: Walter Baxter (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Reconstruction of an ironmonger's shop crammed with objects
- Displays exploring the Selkirk Common Riding Festival history
- Contemporary art exhibitions in the Robson Gallery
- Housed in an atmospheric 18th century building down a cobbled close
- Gift shop selling books and souvenirs
Tucked down the narrow, cobbled Halliwell's Close in Selkirk, this atmospheric 18th century house lets you explore the town's long history alongside a reconstructed ironmonger's shop and displays on the Selkirk Common Riding Festival. The Robson Gallery adds a changing programme of contemporary art from local and further-afield artists, and there's a gift shop for books and souvenirs. Entry is free, with donations welcomed, and the site offers free parking, disabled parking, an EV charging point, bike racks, and wheelchair access via a lift to the first floor, though there are no toilets on site. It suits those who enjoy quiet, unhurried browsing, with gentle museum mornings for a calmer visit. Located in the Scottish Borders, it's a short trip from Galashiels station and sits near 15 bookable places to stay within five miles.
Practical details
- Open
- Open 11:00, closes 16:00
- Booking
- Free entry, donations welcome
- Parking
- Free parking, disabled parking and EV charging nearby
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible with disabled lift to first floor; no toilets on site
- Best for
- Visitors who enjoy calm, sensory-considered mornings
From the attraction's own website on 26 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Parking
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