Wilton Lodge Park and Museum, Hawick, Scottish Borders
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I really enjoyed my visit to the Wilton Lodge Park and Museum in Hawick in the Scottish Borders yesterday. Wilton Lodge, set in 107 acres of grounds was built by the Pringle family in 1859. The Lodge become the home of Hawick Museum in 1910.
The War Memorial at the side of Wilton Lodge
Motor cycle enthusiasts will enjoy the Museum exhibition about Jimmie Guthrie the 1930s Scottish motor cycling champion who was born in Hawick but died in an accident at the German Grand Prix in 1937. The Museum hosts various temporary exhibitions, at present a photo diary of St Cuthberts Way from Melrose to Holy Island and a collection of vivid oil rural landscapes.
The parkland surrounding Wilton Lodge offers lovely walks along the banks of the River Teviot. i thought that the waterfall was beautiful.
The Waterfall, Winton Lodge Park, Hawick
There a cafe in the park, a childrens play area and a walled garden with free parking nearby although disabled drivers can park outside Wilton Lodge.
I think it’s a great venue for a family day out, with no admission charges and there are plenty of benches for a picnic.
