One of the most conspicuous features of the town, this B listed courthouse was built as the County Buildings by David Rhind in 1868, in the opulent Scottish Baronial style.�

It is precipitously sited on a steep downhill slope opposite the jailhouse (now the public library) with which it is linked underground.� Resplendent courtroom with open timber roof.� It replaced the smaller courthouse in the Market Place presided over by Sir Walter Scott.

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