Borders - Woolen Trail

Agriculture, mainly sheep farming, combines with textiles to form the backbone of the local economy of Borders. The region enjoys an international reputation for quality woolen goods and woven materials. Hawick and Galashiels are the main centers for the textile industry, while Innerleithen and the surrounding area are best known for knitwear. Visitors can discover for themselves the beauty of the Lowland hillsides by following the signposted round tour between Hawick, Peebles and Kelso. Museums and factories provide an insight into the production of woolen goods starting with the rearing of Cheviot sheep through to the finished tweed.