The Scottish Borders

Museums & Galleries

Art Galleries & Museums

THE JIM CLARK ROOM

44 Newtown Street, Duns, TD11 3DU
Tel: 01361 883960       Fax: 01361 883961
E-mail: rbeesley@scotborders.gov.uk
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Open: April 1st to end September; Mon to Sat from 10.30am - 1pm & 2pm - 4.30pm. Sun from 2pm - 4pm. October; Mon to Sat from 1pm - 4pm. Admission Charge (Under 16's free).

Founded in 1969, the Room was re-opened in 1993 by Jackie Stewart, after refurbishment to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Jim Clark's death. The Room looks at the career of the twice World Motor Racing Champion, highlighting its most spectacular moments. Displays include trophies, photographs and memorabilia. There is a small retail area within the Room.

COLDSTREAM MUSEUM

12 Market Square, Coldstream, TD12 4BD
Tel: 01890 882630       Fax: 01890 882631
E-mail: rbeesley@scotborders.gov.uk
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Open: April 1st to end September; Mon to Sat from 10am - 4pm. Sun from 2pm - 4pm. October; Mon to Sat from 1pm - 4pm. Admission Free.

This museum built in the courtyard of the old museum was opened by Her Majesty the Queen in 1994. Displays explore the history of Coldstream and its people with a special section devoted to the Coldstream Guards, the regiment named after its stay in the town in 1659. The Museum gallery shows a programme of temporary exhibitions from Easter to October. There is a small area for retail items within the museum. The courtyard has a fountain and picnic area.

JEDBURGH CASTLE JAIL AND MUSEUM

Castlegate, Jedburgh, TD8 6QD
Tel/Fax: Fiona Colton on 01835 864750
E-mail: fcolton@scotborders.gov.uk
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Open: Late March to October 31. Mon to Sat from 10am - 4pm. Sun from 1pm - 4pm. Admission Charge (Under 16's free)

One of the last remaining examples of a Howard Reform Prison, dating back from 1824. Following an extensive refurbishment programme, two prison cell blocks provide new interpretation on crime and punishment. Individual cells recreate the daily life of the prison, its staff and inmates using costumed figures, replica prison furniture, original archives and prison issue objects. The Gaoler's House now features completely new local history exhibitions.

HAWICK MUSEUM AND THE SCOTT GALLERY

Wilton Lodge Park, Hawick, TD9 7JL
Tel: Fiona Colton on 01450 373457       Fax: 01450 378506
E-mail: fionacolton@hotmail.com
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Open: April to Sept; Mon to Fri from 10am - 12noon & 1pm - 5pm. Sat & Sun, from 2pm - 5pm. October to March; Mon to Fri from 1pm - 4pm (closed Sat). Sun from 2pm - 4pm. Admission Free.

This local history museum offers visitors the chance to discover the rich history of Hawick and environs. Displays feature topics such as the internationally renowned local knitwear and hosiery industry, natural sciences, military history and a varying programme of temporary exhibitions. The Scott Gallery hosts changing exhibitions of contemporary art including works from the permanent collection of 19th and 20th Century Scottish paintings and sculpture.

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL MUSEUM & GALLERY SERVICE

Municipal Buildings, High Street, Selkirk, TD7 4JX
Tel: 01750 20096       Fax: 01750 23282
E-mail: museums@scotborders.gov.uk
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For a free booklet giving details of exhibitions and events in Scottish Borders Council Museums during 2004 contact the address above.

For further information visit our website.

ST. RONAN'S WELL INTERPRETIVE CENTRE

Well's Brae, Innerleithen
Tel: Rosemary Hannay on 01721 724820       Fax: 01721 724424
E-mail: rhannay@scotborders.gov.uk
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Open: Easter to October Mon/Thurs/Fri from 1pm-5pm. Sat 10am-1pm. Sun 2pm-5pm. Admission Free.

The rich history of St. Ronan's Wells is now interpreted on site through documents, photographs and objects associated with Sir Walter Scott, the Cleikum Ceremony and the St. Ronan's Border Games.

OLD GALA HOUSE & CHRISTOPHER BOYD GALLERY

Scott Crescent, Galashiels
Tel: Shona Sinclair on 01750 20096 / 01896 752611       Fax: 01750 23282
E-mail: ssinclair@scotborders.gov.uk
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Please contact for opening times & admission charges. Dating from 1583 and set in its own grounds, the former home of the Lairds of Gala was recently opened as an interactive centre.

Displays tell the story of the House, its inhabitants and the early growth of Galashiels. Particularly memorable are the painted ceiling (1635), painted wall (1988) and Thomas Clapperton Room. The Christopher Boyd Gallery hosts a wide variety of exhibitions and workshops. The Borders Family History Society house their archive in Old Gala House and this is accessible on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday afternoons when the House is open to the public. Less than a quarter of a mile from Old Gala House is the recently restored Gala Aisle dating back from 1635 and the burial place of the Scotts of Gala.

HALLIWELL'S HOUSE MUSEUM & ROBSON GALLERY

Market Place, Selkirk
Tel: Debbie Mabon on 01750 20096       Fax: 01750 23282
E-mail: dmabon@scotborders.gov.uk
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Open: April - October; Mon to Sat from 2pm - 4pm (during July and August open daily until 6pm). Admission Free.

This award-winning museum recreates the buildings former use as a home and ironmonger's shop. The story of the historic Royal Burgh of Selkirk is told in the upstairs galleries. A video of Selkirk Common Riding enhances the colourful displays. The Robson Gallery hosts an exciting programme of temporary exhibitions.

SIR WALTER SCOTT'S COURTROOM

Market Place, Selkirk
Tel: Debbie Mabon on 01750 20096       Fax: 01750 23282
E-mail: dmabon@scotborders.gov.uk
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Open: Easter to September; Mon to Sat from 10am - 4pm. June to August; Sun from 2pm - 4pm. October; Mon to Sat from 1pm - 4pm. Admission Free. Built in 1803 as the Town House and Sheriff Court this is where Sir Walter Scott dispensed justice to the people of the County of Selkirk for almost thirty years.

Visitors to this newly restored building can listen to Scott's thoughts on his time as Sheriff, his feelings for the Scottish Borderland and his memories of contemporaries such as James Hogg and Mungo park. In the former robing room displays relate the history of the building and the civic history of the Royal Burgh of Selkirk.

TWEEDDALE MUSEUM AND GALLERY

Chambers Institution, Peebles
Tel: Rosemary Hannay on 01721 724820       Fax: 01721 724424
E-mail: rhannay@scotborders.gov.uk
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Open: All year. Mon to Fri from 10am - 12noon & 2pm - 5pm. Easter to October; Sat from 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm. Admission Free. The complex of buildings known as the Chambers Institution was given to the townspeople of Peebles in 1859 for their 'social moral and intellectual improvement' by William Chambers, the publisher, who was born in Peebles in 1800.

Tweeddale Museum, which is housed in the main building, aims to keep up this tradition of learning while presenting a series of lively displays based on the history of the district and the rich, somewhat exotic collection established by William Chambers. The Gallery is an original Victorian gallery housed within the Chambers Institution. Today the space is used for a wide variety of temporary exhibitions and workshops.

EYEMOUTH MUSEUM

Auld Kirk, Eyemouth, TD14 5HE
Tel: 01890 750678
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Opening times 2006: 3rd April to 30th September; Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. Sunday: 12:00 to 15:00. 2nd - 31st October; Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 16:00. Discover the history of Eyemouth and surrounding area and see how it's people have lived through the ages by land and sea.

The museum houses a unique tapestry worked to commemorate the centenary of the tragic disaster of 1881 when the community suffered the loss of 189 local fishermen at sea. The first floor gallery hosts a variety of temporary exhibitions throughout the season and the ground floor accommodates Eyemouth Tourist Information Centre. Please note there is no wheelchair access to the upstairs exhibition gallery.