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Selkirk
City in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Overview
Selkirk is an atmospheric town set in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders, known for its medieval history and charming landscapes. Visitors are drawn to its cobbled streets, historic buildings, and strong sense of Scottish tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Scottish Borders
Population
5,580
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.55°, -2.84°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
90
Female Safety
88
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
94
Food Safety
96
Monthly Cost
$2,180
Local Cost
$1,202
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
93
English
99
Temperature
7.3°C
Summer Avg
12.9°C
Winter Avg
2.3°C
Record High
26.4°C
Record Low
-10.2°C
Humidity
91%
Precipitation
1201 mm
Internet Speed
91 Mbps
Upload
30 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
9
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
66
Walk Score
66
Footways
131.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 27 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.
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