Property to rent in Selkirk, Scottish Borders
TD7 postcode area · Scottish Borders · pop. 5,800 Get an alert the moment a property is listed — the register is checked against every new listing. Selkirk is a characterful Royal Burgh perched on a hillside above Ettrick Water. The town is famous for its Common Riding — one of the oldest and most spectacular of the Borders riding festivals — and for the Selkirk Bannock, a rich fruit bread still made to the original recipe. The town has a quiet, traditional atmosphere with a compact centre featuring local shops and services. Sir Walter Scott served as Sheriff of Selkirkshire, and the town's courthouse now houses a museum dedicated to him. Selkirk offers genuine value in the central Borders. Typical asking rents are £400–£525 pcm for a one-bedroom flat, £475–£650 for a two-bedroom, and £625–£850 for a three-bedroom house. The hillside setting means some properties enjoy impressive valley views; these and properties near the Market Square typically command the higher end of the range. The housing stock is a mix: traditional stone-built properties in the older parts of town, Victorian terraces in the Market Place area, inter-war housing on the slopes, and modern developments including some at the south end of town. Selkirk's demographic mix has been broadening — younger professionals priced out of Galashiels and Melrose, retirees seeking quieter surroundings, and families attracted by community spirit and affordability. Listings tend to refresh more steadily than in tighter markets. Register for alerts to be notified when something matches. No current listings in Selkirk — set an alert above to be emailed the moment a property is listed. Selkirk is a Royal Burgh perched on a hillside above Ettrick Water, with a quiet, traditional atmosphere and a deep sense of local identity. Schools. Selkirk High School is the secondary; the town has Knowepark and Philiphaugh primaries, with smaller rural feeder primaries in surrounding villages. Transport. Selkirk is on the A7 between Galashiels (6 miles north) and Hawick (12 miles south). The Borders Railway at Tweedbank is around 15 minutes' drive. Edinburgh by car takes around 70 minutes via the A7 and A68. Borders Buses runs frequent services along the A7 corridor. Employment. Tourism (the Common Riding, Walter Scott connections), agriculture, manufacturing, and the council. Selkirk is well-positioned between Galashiels (the regional commercial centre) and Hawick (the southern industrial centre). Amenities. Co-op, local shops, Selkirk Leisure Centre with swimming pool, GP surgeries, and a community hospital. The town hosts the Selkirk Common Riding each June — one of the oldest and most spectacular Border riding festivals — and is famous for the Selkirk Bannock, a rich fruit bread still made to the original recipe. The surrounding Ettrick Forest and Yarrow Valley offer exceptional walking and fishing country. School catchment maps and term dates: see the Scottish Borders Council schools directory. Selkirk is typically 5–10% cheaper than Galashiels for a comparable property. The trade-off is no railway station — for car commuters or those who don't need to commute, Selkirk often represents better value. The Selkirk Common Riding, held each June, is one of the oldest and most spectacular of the Borders' equestrian festivals. Hundreds of horses ride the boundaries of the burgh's common land. The town fills with visitors; book accommodation early if you're moving around that time. By car, the A7 north then A68 takes about 70 minutes. The nearest railway station is Tweedbank (15 minutes by car), where the Borders Railway runs to Edinburgh in 55 minutes — a typical Selkirk-Edinburgh rail commute is about 1h 15m door-to-door. A mix of traditional stone-built properties in the older parts of town, Victorian terraces, inter-war housing on the hillsides, and modern developments at the south end. Some properties enjoy striking views across Ettrick Water and the surrounding hills. Knowepark and Philiphaugh primaries serve the town, with smaller rural feeder primaries in surrounding villages. Selkirk High School is the secondary.No current listings in Selkirk
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