A deserted High Street in Lauder.A deserted High Street in Lauder.
A deserted High Street in Lauder.

IN PICTURES: The deserted streets of the Borders this week

While it’s usually the rolling hills of the Borders we take most pride in, it’s fast becoming our empty town centres and streets which Borderers are relieved to see.
By Kathryn Wylie
Published 10th Apr 2020, 14:43 BST

It’s been almost three weeks since the UK Government told us all to stay home in a bid to slow the spread of coronavirus and ease pressure on the NHS...and once again this week our photos show that people in the region are, for the most part, taking heed of that advice. Latest advice here: https://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/health/coronavirus/stay-over-easter-weekend-or-risk-getting-more-egg-faces-borderers-warned-2535578

Ken the Horse is isolated in the High Street, Hawick.

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Ken the Horse is isolated in the High Street, Hawick. Photo: Contributed

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A quiet Channel Street in Galashiels.

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A quiet Channel Street in Galashiels. Photo: Contributed

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Not a soul on Jedburgh High Street.

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Not a soul on Jedburgh High Street. Photo: Contributed

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Bank Street, Galashiels.

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Bank Street, Galashiels. Photo: Contributed

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