Selkirkshire is a mountainous, rural county with a population of approximately 171,000. Its economy is largely reliant on farming and tourism. County town Selkirk and Galashiels, the largest town in Selkirkshire, are known for their textile production. Galashiels is the location of the Heriot-Watt University’s School of Textiles & Design.
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