[1] After the Battle of Flodden the previous year, around a third of the whole Scottish army had been killed, making the Borders extremely vulnerable.

[2] Youths from the town gathered weapons and set off to confront them, attacking at night and soundly defeating the raiders.

[2] The place name most likely means Heron's Hole, since there is a deep pool in the River Teviot here.

[4] Today, Hawick's coat of arms bears a pennon inscribed with "1514", the year of the battle.

The story of the Battle of Hornshole plays a central role in Common Riding celebrations in the town of Hawick.