Borders Textile Towerhouse

Featured Exhibitions

Check out some of our featured exhibitions, events & workshops at Borders Textile Towerhouse: 2026 Museum & Gallery Exhibitions – Enjoy Great Days – Live Borders UK

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Discover the story of Border knitwear and tweed in a beautifully-restored 16th century towerhouse.  Garments, artifacts and photographs bring to life over 200 years of tradition and innovation in the local woolen industries.  Changing exhibitions showcase contemporary fashion, design, art and craft.  Our knitwear and tweeds have been adopted by the world – come and explore the unfinished story!

Your visit is Free. Please Donate to help us keep this unique museum free to everyone. Your donation plays a vital role in helping us to improve our visitor experience. You can donate HERE

The original barrel-vaulted room looks at the building’s often-turbulent history from its construction at the time of the Border Reivers.  The Tom Scott Room shows paintings by the noted Scottish Borders watercolourist (1854-1927).

Our shop stocks a colourful range of textiles, crafts, gifts and books – perfect for finding a unique, quality present.

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Accessing the Museum.

CLICK HERE to view our access statement for full information on accessibility in the museum.

There is an accessible toilet on the ground floor. We have baby changing facilities in the accessible toilet. There is lift access to all floors of the Towerhouse.

Quiet Wonders: Gentle Museum Mornings are specially scheduled times for visitors who prefer to explore at a slower pace, in a calm and sensory-considered environment. They run from 10am to 12noon on the first Friday of the month. For more information CLICK HERE.