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Stuart Wilcock
August 18, 2025
Hiking
The statue is situated at the northwest end of the Thomson Footbridge. The statue serves as a tribute to Thomson, he was a woodturner and poet, and a founding member and first president of the Hawick Burns Club.
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4.7
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57
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5.27km
01:22
40m
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Easy hike. Easily walkable paths.
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01:11
20m
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9.09km
02:31
160m
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.
Moderate
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Elevation 100 m
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