2 h. ago Scottish Borders hotel with AA Rosette restaurant you can stay in for almost half price

"The facilities, the staff, the breakfast, room, all excellent."

Society

18 h. ago Sepa flood alerts across majority of Scotland continue into Tuesday

It comes after heavy rain on Sunday and Monday.

Events

25 h. ago Plans for Scotland’s first Center Parcs holiday resort with 700 lodges set to officially be given green light

PLANS for Scotland’s first £450m Center Parcs holiday village in the Scottish Borders are set to be given the green-light. The proposal would see 700 lodges along with newly-created lochs, nature trails and woodland. It would feature an indoor swimming complex, shops, health spa, outdoor activities and restaurants. The development near Hawick has attracted 40...

Politics

3 d. ago Full list of Scotland’s 33 newest towns revealed – check if you live in one

SCOTLAND'S newest towns have been revealed in the latest research - and you can now check if you are living in one in our list below. Tweedbank used to be known as a small village, just south of Galashiels in the Scottish Borders. Earlier this year, it opened the new Borders Railway - connecting locals...

Politics

6 d. ago Scotland's 'best pub' is hidden gem in Scottish Borders with cosy fireplace

The inn serves up drinks from breweries and distilleries all over the country.

Events

1 week ago The ancient Scottish Borders forest home to one of Scotland's oldest trees

The tree is thought to be 1,000 years old.

Politics

1 week ago Around 100 schools in northern Scotland closed as snow brings more disruption

Many schools have also delayed opening times due to the weather.

Politics

2 w. ago Restaurant chain Middletons Steakhouse rescued as multiple locations stay open

The popular chain was teetering on the brink of collapse but has now been sold out of administration, meaning its restaurants can stay open and no closures are needed

Society

2 w. ago The plan to return abandoned Scots fishing boat that became a tourist draw in Poland home

Plans to restore wooden vessel and return her to Scottish Borders town

Society

2 w. ago WIN an overnight stay for two at the Radisson RED London with a bundle worth over £500

Radisson RED London Twickenham is giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win an overnight stay for two, complete with evening meal at the adjoining Huddle restaurant, breakfast and a Stadium Tour of Allianz Stadium, including a visit to the World Rugby Museum.

Economics

2 w. ago WIN an overnight stay for two at the home of England Rugby with a bundle worth over £500

Radisson RED London Twickenham is giving one lucky reader the opportunity to win an overnight stay for two, complete with evening meal at the adjoining Huddle restaurant, breakfast and a Stadium Tour of Allianz Stadium, including a visit to the World Rugby Museum.

Economics

3 w. ago The idyllic Scottish Borders town named 'best place to live' in 2026

"A tranquil little town with a big personality".

Politics

3 w. ago Brunaupark review – housing estate dwellers vs property developers in rousing but unequal battle

This heartfelt film bears witness to a defiant community, forms a vital piece of oral history and shows the resilience of those determined to stay onIn many cities across Europe, there is a familiar sight of longstanding housing estates being gutted to make way for more expensive builds. Felix Hergert and Dominik Zietlow’s heartfelt film focuses on one such complex, the vibrant Brunaupark in Zurich. Consisting of five residential tenements, the area is home to more than 400 tenants, who have created a close-knit multicultural community over the decades. Credit Suisse, whose pension fund owns the building, has other ideas. The people of Brunaupark are served with notices as proposals for partial demolition and new construction get under way.Going from door to door, this documentary forms a vital piece of oral history, bearing witness to the defiance and resilience of those determined to stay. Each story is filled with colourful memories: one restaurant owner, who has been forced to g...

Events

3 w. ago Man dies and woman rushed to hospital after horror crash in Scottish Borders

An 87-year-old man died in hospital following the incident in Peebles yesterday and 80-year-old woman remains in a "serious condition".

Events

3 w. ago The Scottish Borders pub walk that ends at inn with 'beautiful Sunday lunch'

You can enjoy a well-earned "fabulous roast" in cosy surroundings after your hike.

Politics