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About Priestrig

Priestrig is a small Borders settlement near Hawick, easily reached via the A7 from Edinburgh or the A698 from Kelso. The area sits among typical Border hills and offers good access to regional attractions, with about a dozen fast EV chargers in nearby Hawick. The name derives from "priest's ridge," highlighting its medieval ecclesiastical heritage.

Where is Priestrig on the map?

Priestrig is in Scotland, at 55.441, -2.815 - about 20 km west of Abbotrule.

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EV Chargers in Priestrig

6 chargers

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Play a pub crawl round in Priestrig

Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Priestrig. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

Pub Crawl Golf: Priestrig9 holes, one ball

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What is the closest airport to Priestrig?

The closest airport to Priestrig is Dundee Airport, 185 km (about 2 h 27 min by car).

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