The History of the Royal Burgh of Selkirk
Pre-History and the RomansFrom the early wanderers to early civilisation. Selkirk AbbeyThe coming of the monks to Selkirk in 1113AD. Braveheart - Wallace declared Guardian of ScotlandInspired with the fervid patriotism to devote his life to winning back the independence of his country. The Outlaw MurrayOutlaw Murray refused homage to the King, but finally gave way on being installed as Sheriff of Ettrick Forest. Flodden. The Departure and ReturnSelkirk's ready response to the call of the King. The Royal Burgh CharterIn 1535 Selkirk received her Charter from King James V. An early Common RidingThe Riding of the Marches was undertaken by a specially appointed body of men. Montrose and the Battle of PhiliphaughThe disaster which crushed the cause of the King in Scotland. Granting of the Guild ChartersThe Crafts in Scotland first asked for public recognition in the first half of the 15th century. The CovenantersProtesters about the ecclesiastical innovations of the Scottish Church in 1836. Bonny Prince Charlie and the Highland troopsOn July 22nd, 1745, Charles Edward Stuart, accompanied by only seven followers, landed on the little island of Eriskay. The Industrial Revolution and the Textile IndustryWith the advent of the nineteenth century a spirit of change began to sweep through the Royal Burgh. Selkirk Common RidingSelected images from recent Selkirk Common Ridings.
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Fletcher, Selkirk's sole survivor from the Batle of Flodden returns.
