Scottish Borders, Administrative region in southeastern Scotland
The Scottish Borders extends over 1,827 square miles with rounded hills, plateaus, and fertile valleys containing the Lammermuir, Moorfoot, Tweedsmuir, and Cheviot Hills.
The region endured numerous conflicts during the Wars of Scottish Independence, leading to the construction of defensive structures and fortifications throughout the territory.
The Common Ridings festival maintains centuries-old traditions through horseback ceremonies across multiple towns, marking the historical practice of checking boundary markers.
The Borders Railway connects Tweedbank to Edinburgh Waverley station through 30 miles of track, serving communities with regular passenger services.
The area supplies premium wool and cashmere materials to international fashion brands while maintaining a heritage of textile production spanning multiple centuries.
Location: Scotland
Inception: 1975
Capital city: Newtown St Boswells
Shares border with: South Lanarkshire, Northumberland, East Lothian, Midlothian, West Lothian, Dumfries and Galloway
Website: https://scotborders.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 55.36000,-2.49000
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:53
Arthur's Seat
77.5 km
Rosslyn Chapel
69.4 km
Murrayfield Stadium
80.2 km
Melrose Abbey
30.3 km
Borders Railway
55 km
Floors Castle
27.3 km
Drochil Castle
63.9 km
Kielder Water
19.7 km
Edinburgh Zoo
81.2 km
Dalkeith Palace
70.2 km
Dalhousie Castle
67 km
Lennoxlove House
66.9 km
George Watson's College
78.3 km
Craigmillar Castle
75.1 km
Great Polish Map of Scotland
60.3 km
Haymarket railway station
79.6 km
Melville Castle
70.6 km
Roslin Castle
69.2 km
Glenkinchie distillery
64.3 km
Merchiston Castle School
78 km
Northumberland National Park
18 km
Bowhill House
33.3 km
The Cheviot
25.4 km
Roxburgh Castle
26.4 km
Edinburgh College of Art
79 km
The Glen
46.3 km
Kimmerghame House
45.8 km
Traquair House
45.6 kmReviews
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