Museums & Galleries · Scottish Borders
Sir Walter Scottʼs Courtroom
📍 TD7 4BP
Photo: Graham Hogg (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Permanent displays of personal objects belonging to Sir Walter Scott
- Iconic 1804 building with 100-foot-high spire in Market Place
- Gift shop selling books and souvenirs
- Souters' Routes Guided Walks through Selkirk's streets
- Children's activity pack available at reception
Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom is a small museum in Selkirk where the writer served as Sheriff of Selkirkshire for nearly 30 years. Housed in an iconic 1804 building with a 100-foot spire, it displays personal objects once belonging to Scott and tells the story of his connection to the town, alongside a gift shop selling books and souvenirs. It's a good stop for literature and history enthusiasts, with Souters' Routes guided walks also available to explore Selkirk further. Entry is free, though donations are welcomed, and the site has disabled parking and a bike rack, though no toilet facilities. For those staying nearby, Galashiels station is 5.1 miles away, and there are 14 bookable places to stay within 5 miles on BritStays.
Practical details
- Open
- 28 March 2026 – 31 October 2026, closed November to March
- Accessibility
- No toilet facilities on site; access statement available
- Dogs
- Assistance dogs welcomed
- Parking
- Disabled parking and bike rack available on site
- Booking
- Free entry; donations appreciated
From the attraction's own website on 5 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Parking
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