MIDLEM

Midlem is a small, hilltop village located three miles east of Selkirk, in the Scottish Borders.

Dating back to the 12th century, the village  was originally a centre for linen manufacture. The houses follow the medieval rig (burgage plot) layout, centred around a central village green, which is a Conservation Area. 

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Today, Midlem is a quiet, peaceful village noted for its many traditional, vernacular style buildings gathered around the large village green.

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The village has a distinct layout, with a track running almost around the entire village, allowing access to the rear of each garden and enclosing the long rig gardens.

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Midlem sits on top of a south-facing hill, above the Ale Water valley, with Midlem Burn running along the south edge of the village.  It is believed to be the highest village in the Scottish Borders.  

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To the south, there is a magnificent view over farmland and woodland to Ruberslaw, the Minto Hills and the Cheviots. An old blacksmith's shop stands on the village green, and there is an active village hall run by the Midlem Village Hall SCIO.

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44 houses and cottages are set around the village green, with most houses opening on to the perimeter road. The village has a population of around 100.