Walkerburn (Scottish Gaelic: Allt an Fhùcadair) is a small village in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, on the A72 about 8 miles (13 km) from Peebles and 10 miles (16 km) from Galashiels.Founded in 1854 around the mill to house the workers, Walkerburn now has a population of around 660.The village is home to the Scottish Museum of Textiles.