Walkerburn
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Walkerburn, seen from Minch Moor
Walkerburn (Scottish Gaelic: Allt an Fhùcadair) is a small village in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, on the A72 about 8 miles (13 km) from Peebles and 10 miles (16 km) from Galashiels.
Founded in 1854 around the mill to house the workers, Walkerburn now has a population of around 660.
The village is home to the Scottish Museum of Textiles.
See also
External links
History
- RCAHMS site record for Walkerburn
- Ancient Stones: Coot Stone, Holylee, Walkerburn
- RAILSCOT photos of Walkerburn
Local government
Environment
- Southern Reporter, April 2010: Allotment cash for Walkerburn
- Minch Moor Windfarm (eventually rejected)
Community
- Walkerburn website
- Walkerburn Community Trust
- Walkerburn Community Allotment
- Walkerburn Rugby Club
- Innerleithen, Traquair & Walkerburn Parish Church
Coordinates: 55°38′N 3°01′W / 55.633°N 3.017°W
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