Sir Walter Scott and Selkirk
Sir Walter Scott was appointed Sheriff-Deputy of the County of Selkirk in 1799, and was based in the Royal Burgh's Courthouse, which can be found in the town square.
The Sir Walter Scott Way from Moffat to Cockburnspath passes through Selkirk.
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