Venue Description

Discover the story of Border knitwear and tweed in a beautifully-restored 16th century towerhouse. Garments, artifacts and photographs bring to life over 200 years of tradition and innovation in the local woollen industries. Changing exhibitions showcase contemporary fashion, design, art and craft. Our knitwear and tweeds have been adopted by the world – come and explore the unfinished story! The original barrel-vaulted room looks at the building’s often-turbulent history from its construction at the time of the Border Reivers. The Tom Scott Room shows paintings by the noted Scottish Borders watercolourist (1854-1927). Our shop stocks a colourful range of textiles, crafts, gifts and books – perfect for finding a unique, quality present.

Accessibility

Borders Textile Towerhouse is a tourist attraction located in the town of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Please see our full Accessibility Guide HERE for information on accessibility to Borders Textile Towerhouse or see below a brief summary. The collection is displayed in a beautifully restored 16th century towerhouse which has been adapted to allow lift access to all floors. ASSISTANCE DOGS We welcome guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs. ID Badge must be shown. PARKING There is a free car-park within five minutes walk in the Common Haugh Car Park. There are parking spaces for ‘disabled badge holders only’ across the road from the Towerhouse at Hawick Heritage Hub. PEOPLE WITH REDUCED MOBILITY There is assisted level access at the rear of the building, with a button to call one of our members of staff to open the door for you. There is lift access to all floors of the towerhouse. There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. ACCESS FOR BUGGIES Buggies are welcomed in the museum. We have baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet. PEOPLE WHO ARE VISUALLY IMPAIRED Registered guide dogs are welcomed in the museum. PEOPLE WHO ARE HEARING IMPAIRED We have a hearing loop available at the welcome desk and we also welcome hearing dogs. If we have not covered your accessibility requirements contact us and we’ll be happy to discuss your needs, offering assistance, where we can. Call the museum on 01450 377615 or email museums@liveborders1.org.uk.

Toilets

Ground floor wheelchair access toilet with bars

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed in the museum