Selkirk

Selkirk is a royal burgh in the Scottish Borders, and historically the county town of Selkirkshire. It lies on the River Tweed, famous for its salmon fishing.

The town grew on woollen industry, although now it is perhaps best known for its glass manufacturing and bannocks. It has a museum and art gallery, and is associated with Mungo Park and Walter Scott.

In common with other Border towns, Selkirk town has an annual Standard Bearer, which change annually and can be worn by anyone.

The Selkirk Grace

The Selkirk Grace, is a grace (prayer said before a meal) attributed to Robert Burns:

Some hae meat and canna eat,

And some wad eat that want it,

But we hae meat and we can eat,

Sae let the Lord be thankit.