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Selkirk, Selkirkshire

Selkirk is the county town of Selkirkshire. It stands on the Ettrick Water and is one of the oldest Royal Burghs in Scotland. Selkirk's population grew up because of its woollen industry. The town is known for bannocks, a dry fruit cake. Selkirk is within the council area of The Scottish Borders.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Selkirkshire
Lat, Long: 55.547756,-2.8406708
Grid Reference: NT 4705 2854
Civil Parish: Selkirk CP
Council Area: The Scottish Borders CA
Police Area: Scotland (The Lothians and Scottish Borders) PA
Devolved Legislature:  Scottish Parliament

GBPN ID: 39721
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Selkirk,_Selkirkshire_39721

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