Drumlanrig's Tower Visitor Centre

Description:
Built as a Peel Tower House and home of the Douglas family, and later the home of Anne, Duchess of Monmouth, and still later the Tower Hotel, the premises now house exhibits showing the history of Hawick and the Tower through the ages.

Ownership:
Scottish Borders Council

Situation � OS ref: NT 503145

How to get there:
By car:
Within the town of Hawick, at the west end of Hawick High Street. Local signposting.
By public transport:
Hawick is well served by public transport from other Border towns.

Seasonal opening details (2008):
24th March to 27th October

Opening Hours:
Daily
March to End October - Mon to Sat 10am to 5pm. (closed 1pm - 2pm Saturdays)
Sunday 12noon to 3pm (April to September only)

Facilities:
Meeting rooms available to let.

Admission:(2005)
Adults �2.50, Concessions �1.50.
Children under 16 free if accompanied.Groups 20+ 10% discount.
Local Residents Free.
Borders Region Schools free if pre-booked.

Contact:
Tel: 01450 377615

Attached attractions:
Hawick Tourist Information Centre
Gift shop.
Steve Hislop Commemorative Exhibition

Additional info:
VisitScotland 4 star Museum
Audio Tours available
Disabled access to all floors.

Web link: (where appropriate):

Places to stay nearby:
Hawick

Local towns and villages:
Hawick