Ashkirk is a parish, which lies in the Scottish Borders Council Area, some 5 miles (8 km) northwest of Hawick and 10 miles (16 km) southwest of Melrose in the Scottish Borders.
It is located in the old county of Selkirkshire, which disappeared following the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1974.
The parish has an area of 53.5 sq. km (20.6 sq. miles). Ashkirk has 5 neighbouring parishes; namely Hawick, Kirkhope, Lilliesleaf, Roberton and Selkirk. The boundaries of this parish were modified among significant changes recommended by the Boundary Commissioners after the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889.