Philiphaugh Estate
Man has left his mark at Philiphaugh Estate just outside Selkirk for thousands of years and beneath the rich soil are Roman remains, an Anglian Village hall, but the Estate is most famous for the Battle of Philiphaugh in 1645. Today the estate is surrounded by arable land, woodlands, farms and grouse moorland. The Strang Steel family have dedicated their lives to preserving this stunning landscape, the wildlife and building a close connection with the local community.
Walled Garden & Nursery
Come visit our fully restored beautiful Victorian Walled Garden & Nursery, which was once the second largest Walled Garden in Scotland (1899).
Salmon Viewing Centre
Come visit our salmon viewing centre where we will take you on the journey of the development and different stages spanning a salmon’s life, explain the work of the Tweed Foundation in managing the Tweed catchment and show you live underwater footage of salmon, eels and other river fauna that travel through the pass.
Selkirk Distillery
The Old Joinery on Philiphaugh Estate is home to Selkirk’s first gin distillery. Operating since March 2019, Selkirk Distillery has benefited immensely from the great potential of its surroundings. Botanicals found either growing naturally on the estate grounds, or cultivated by the experienced gardeners in the walled gardens, have been successfully used within their popular products.
Golden Eagle Information Centre
Our Eyrie: eagle information point sits within the waterwheel café, here you will discover how we and South of Scotland Golden Eagle Project looked to help increase numbers and prevent the loss of this wonderful species from southern skies and decrease any impact it may have on our ecosystem.
Waterwheel Cafe
Whether it’s with friends or family, the menu offers a variety of options for you to choose from, for a deliciously light lunch or more, all incorporating locally sourced fresh produce, as well as a wide range of home baked sweet treats and fresh artisan coffee or even try our Philiphaugh Apple Juice straight from the Orchard.
Woodland & Riverside Walks
Find peace and tranquillity as you navigate the many interesting walks and cycling paths the estate has to offer, where you can enjoy wildlife, landscape, and the history of the area.
Battle of Philiphaugh
Come visit us and as you follow the battlefield walk and learn how it unfolded, take yourself back to that day and imagine the scene…
How would you distinguish between friend and foe in the frenzy of bloodlust?
Hydro Electric Station
At the cauld where the station is, you can learn about the two massive Archimedes Screw Turbines and how they harness energy to produce electricity which is transferred to the national grid. There is also a flap valve above the cauld which controls the flow of water through the old mill lade, as we want to conserve the 160 year-old eco-system created by the cauld.