Scottish Borders

Jane Macdonell receives a cheque for the Harris Trust before the recent Premiership game between Melrose and Ayr, from Rob Moffat (Melrose RFC), Keith Robertson (SBDU), Douglas Livingston (SBDU) and Scott Forbes (SBDU) after the recent SBDU Golf Day fundraiser.

Borders golf day raises £1,500 for inclusive rugby sessions

A total of 59 new homes are to be built at Heather Mills in Selkirk.

Housing emergency eased with go-ahead for almost 60 new homes

Dun Law Wind Farm near Oxton could see its 26 turbines replaced with fewer, more powerful models.

Windfarm poised for a new lease of life

The outdated synthetic running surface at Tweedbank Sports Club urgently needs replacement.

Tweedbank running track faces partial closure without £518k revamp

Nicola Williams owns The Grange in Heriot.

Stag and hen parties are off the list at luxury Borders retreat

The local authority provides one-to-one Apple iPads to pupils.

More than 70 GPs express concerns over iPad use in schools

The proposed £2bn Southside Data Centre, which has attracted opposition from campaigners.

£2bn data centre plan progresses

Councillor John PatonDay.

Tributes paid to SNP stalwart following his death on holiday

A Met Office weather warning for wind has been upgraded to amber for parts of Scotland, including over the Scottish Borders.

Weather warning upgraded to amber as storms to batter region

Councillor John PatonDay

Death of a respected Scottish Borders councillor

Center Parcs is planning a new holiday park in the Borders.

£450m holiday village is closer to reality
A new £450m holiday village set to create hundreds of jobs in the Scottish Borders has moved closer to reality.
Paul Kelly

Stewart Technology is presented with its Manufacturer of the Year Award at the Insider Made in Scotland Awards.

National award for Borders-based technology business

The Borders Career Collaborative team.

Connections open new doors to employment across the Borders

The Kelso factory at Pettigrews is set to close.

Greggs announce closure of Kelso factory

SBHA purchased the long-vacant former Co-operative building at 34-36 Channel Street.

Call to turn empty Borders shops into affordable homes

Plans for the proposed Leithenwater Wind Energy Hub. The application will now go before the Scottish Government’s Energy Consents Unit for a final decision.

Councillors oppose Tweed Valley windfarm despite community council support

Celebrating the launch of The Borders Distillery’s first single malt Scotch whisky in Hawick.

Dram fine news for Hawick as Borders Distillery launches first single malt whisk...

Colin McKinlay, Chief Executive Officer, Center Parcs and Rachael Hamilton MSP.

Center Parcs jobs boost for Borders youth

Interior designer Sandie Walker-Hepburn.

Sandie scoops design award

Erin Moffat pictured with the Bill Wilkie Memorial Quaich.

Borders student earns top engineering honour

Police Scotland says the restructuring was a necessity due to continued funding pressures.

Scottish Borders loses last locally based traffic officers as councillors warn r...

Fountainhall Primary School faces permanent closure.

Invite to meet education inspector over village school closure plan

Bedrule Church will host representatives from community organisations working to bring former places of worship into local ownership.

Community groups unite to secure future of former churches

A complaint was submitted regarding the operation of the weekly event at Hay Lodge Park in Peebles.

Park run safety complaint rejected

Preparations are nearing completion at Huntington Farm for the Sheep Dog World Trial 2026. The Runciman family are hosting the event. Ewan Runciman is pictured with Fran, one his sheepdogs dogs, who are not competing, but are working dogs on the farm. (Pic: Phil Wilkinson/Sheep Dog World Trial 2026)

Borders farm hosts Sheep Dog World Trial 2026

The nomination for Lochcarron of Scotland celebrates the dedication of its team, its heritage and craftsmanship, and its world-renowned tartans and textiles.

Lochcarron of Scotland is a finalist in Made in Scotland Awards 2026

Alfie Smail and Darrie Page were both gold medal winners.

Borders archers’ haul of medals

Ann Carter, founder of Purple Sage, outside the company’s Soap Barn near Hawick in the Scottish Borders.

Ann’s business is finalist at top women’s awards
Hawick-based business Purple Sage Soap Company Ltd is celebrating after being shortlisted in the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2026.
Kevin McRoberts

Campaigners opposed to the AI Data Centre with their banner at the roadside during the cycle race.

Roadside protest during cycle race over AI data centre proposals

The future of Eyemouth Primary School will be considered at a special meeting next week.

Showdown meeting on future of Eyemouth Primary School

Fortis Homes wants to redevelop the estate and save Gattonside House.

Housing plans include saving historic country house

The Gretel in Hawick could become a holiday let and residential flat. (Pic: Google Maps)

Time could be called on famous former Hawick bar

A community cafe and estate shop are planned at Ayton Castle.

Cafe and shop plans at Alan Carr's castle

Galashiels Academy pupils Amber McBarron (left), Ellie Mihulka and Russell Wilson with headteacher Steven Raeburn at the ground breaking of the new tennis centre.

New sporting era being served up at school

The initiative will enable Borders College to reach more learners, and to develop and deliver new programmes.

New training hub and £25m funding announcement

A temporary banking hub has opened at Heritage Hub on Kirkstile.

Access to cash in Hawick after banking hub opens

The flag raising ceremony was held on Thursday, September 3 - Merchant Navy Day.

Flag flies in tribute on Merchant Navy Day

50 protesters gathered near the Golden Gates in Kelso.

AI data campaign heads to Duke's doorstep

Hawick Community Hospital.

New GP walk-in clinic for Tweeddale

Mags Fenner, founder of Travel Lightly, has relocated to the Borders.

Travel Lightly comes home to the Borders

Business Minister Tom Arthur, Angela Crow of Hike & Bike Hub and SOSE's Russel Griggs.

Business Minister visits Galashiels Hike & Bike Hub following £140,000 funding b...

Ad Feature Closing date set to buy quality Scottish Borders farm

The Scottish Borders will host its first Pride celebration this Saturday.

Scottish Borders to host first-ever Pride celebration in Galashiels

St. Andrew’s Care Home is located on the outskirts of Hawick.

Bored resident told inspectors at under-staffed home: "I want to do more"

This year the ride is raising money for the Edinburgh & Lothian Prostate Cancer Support Group (ELPCSG).

Hizzy Run is back on the road for the 22nd year
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Paul Kelly

Bernat Klein studio near Selkirk.

Action approved to save vandalised Bernat Klein Studio

The planning application received 13 objections.

Councillors refuse plans for a £5m luxury Borders holiday park

Violinist Marc Marnie will play at the festival.

Festival of world-class classical music in the Borders

Visit was a perfect learning opporrtunity for the dogs. (Pics: Andy Catlin)

Guide dog puppy training takes off at museum

Rachel Parker, ND LAG Project Lead. Photo: Amelia Pettman.

Borders pilot puts neurodivergent voices at heart of funding

Trust Chiropractic at Valley View In Clovenfords.

Chiropractor fights home clinic ban

Let the costumed guides take you on a hidden cell tour at Jedburgh Castle Jail. (Pics: Andrew Perry)

Unlock prison’s past and solve a mysterious case

Matt Griffin won the award last year. Now the search is on for the 2026 champion. (Pic: Phil Wilkinson)

Search is on for Tweed’s champion

2025 Tweed Forum River Champion, Matt Griffin (Pic: Phil Wilkinson)

Environmental charity casting its net to find a River Tweed champion

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Game, set and match for Galashiels Academy with £1.5m tennis hub

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