Borders

When it comes to schools in Aberdeen City, Cults Academy has the best exam results. 74 per cent gain at least five Highers.

The top performing schools in all 32 of Scotland's local authority areas

From seed to spirit – discover why The Borders Distillery in Hawick is the best of local and Scottish heritage. Book a tour

Ad Feature Summer tours are open at whisky distillery in the Scottish Borders

Thirlestane Castle is located just 30 minutes’ drive south of Edinburgh, nestled in the rolling hills of the Scottish Borders.

The 16th century Borders castle that's perfect for royal getaway

Rachael and Paul Swinton, aka Cloth

The Scotsman Sessions #363: Cloth

Dalhousie Castle & Aqueous Spa, located some eight miles from Edinburgh, offers 35 bedrooms, a spa and 2 AA rosette dining.

Luxury hotel and spa close to Edinburgh one of four venues put up for sale

Jack McDonald is hoping to use his nine-shot success in the Battle Trophy at Crail Golfing Society to secure a first Scotland cap this year. Picture: Kenny Smith.

McDonald, a new Borderer making his mark in golf, inspired by Howie

Scottish Rugby chief executive Mark Dodson with captain Jamie Ritchie.

Allan Massie: Dodson’s Townsend remark added to his of misjudgements

Scotland will have mixed weather over the Easter weekend, according to forecasters.

The Scottish weather forecast for the long Easter weekend

A man dressed as Sir Walter Scott celebrates the creation of Borders Railway service, which re-established a section of the old Waverley route, in 2015 (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Progress towards reversing Beeching’s infamous railway cuts is stalling

Jean Nairn, Executive Director of Scotland’s Finest Woods

Forests and woodlands both big and small could be our Climate Change Champion - ...

Fronting the team with 18 years of experience is legal director Claire Christie. Picture: Ian Georgeson

East Lothian legal firm takes aim with launch of family law division

Will Beeslaar of Staunch Industries, giving the surfing mecca of Thurso East its very own tube station sign PIC: Janeanne Gilchrist / Staunch

Staunch Industries: the Scottish surf brand that’s getting back to its roots

Hawick and Currie Chieftans do battle at Mansfield Park this weekend for the Tennent's Premiership final.

Hawick and Currie look end long waits as volunteers help match beat weather

Corey Tait in action for Scotland Under-20s in last month's Six Nations win over Wales at Scotstoun. (Photo by Ross MacDonald / SNS Group)

Scotland U20s inspired by Stuart Hogg ahead of Six Nations clash against Ireland

The Finnieston Crane, in Glasgow. Can you identify these other famous Scottish landmarks?

Try our fun Scottish landmarks quiz

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Where does the north of England start? Outrage caused by new map

Tony Rodgers, CEO of Emtelle Group, with Abdullah Al Hameli, CEO, economic cities and free zones, AD Ports Group, at the signing of the landmark contract. Picture: contributed.

Borders-based tech group Emtelle inks 'transformative' £42m UAE deal

Buccleuch House, Melrose

Prestige property: Borders abode is family favourite

This is the hidden gem less than an hour from Edinburgh

Ad Feature Explore the Heartlands: unique market less than an hour from Edinburgh

The earthquake was felt in Ebbw Vale, South Wales. Picture: GEOFF CADDICK/AFP via Getty Images

Earthquake hits Wales with a magnitude of 3.7

Tekin Esmer lives in Melrose with his wife, Rosalind and children Macauley, 19, Destan, 10 and Damla, 7.

Earthquake: ‘The building collapsed and I didn’t hear from her for five hours’

Passport fees have increased for the first time in five years - here’s how much they now cost

New passport prices for adults & children as fees increase

Kelso Pharma is headed by chief executive Dr Tom Stratford.

Drugs company Kelso Pharma completes first product launch in 'milestone' move

Some of the independent coffee shops you should visit if you're on a road trip around Scotland.

The 8 Scottish cafes you need to visit

Edinburgh's Jamie Ritchie and Tom Cruse tackle Glasgow Warriors' Lewis Bean during a BKT United Rugby Championship match between Edinburgh and Glasgow Warriors at BT Murrayfield.

Tackling in rugby: I have no doubt that this law change is worth trying

The IndiNature Mill is based in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Picture: David Stroud

£2 million investment secured for Borders mill behind eco-insulation products

Strike action will cause travel disruption, ScotRail has warned.

ScotRail warns of travel disruption over Network Rail staff strikes

There will be no mandatory Covid-19 testing for passengers travelling to the UK from China

UK will not reintroduce covid testing for passengers from China

Three Met Office severe weather warnings have been issued for Friday. Picture: Met Office

Scotland’s weather: Amber warning of heavy rain with ‘significant impacts’

The rain warning will be in force from 3am to 6pm on Friday but subject to change. Picture: Met Office

Scotland’s weather: Heavy rain warning for Friday with snow risk

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward

Man dies after being involved in a crash in the Borders

(L-R) Hamish Watson, John Berkeley and Jamie Ritchie arrive at Melrose Parish Church for Doddie Weir's memorial service. Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images

'Whenever I think of him I smile': Rugby stars out in force to honour Doddie

Doddie Weir died in November

Scotland rugby hero Doddie Weir to be honoured at memorial service

Borders-born Karis Davidson celebrates securing her LPGA Tour card for next season with her caddie in the circuit's Q-Series, former Curtis Cup player Holly Clyburn.

Scottish-born Davidson secures 2023 LPGA Tour card with Clyburn's help

Lucy Murphy, 32, from South Ayrshire, was only diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder recently

Autistic adults 'feel like we’re on trial' due to lengthy waiting lists

SGA chairman Alex Hogg. Picture: SGA Media

Gamekeepers slam process for creating new national park in Scotland

The accident happened on the A7 between Selkirk and Galashiels

Two pensioners die after Borders crash

Veterans, members of the military and the Royal family led by King Charles III line Whitehall during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on November 13, 2022 in London (Photo by Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters

Painting by Bernat Klein entitled Autumn Trees PIC: Copyright National Museums Scotland

Art reviews: Bernat Klein | Hannah Lim | Catherine Baker | Ade Adesina

Scotland's 20p bottle return scheme is a debacle in the making - Brian Wilson

Glasgow and West put on a show at the DAM Health Stadium.

Glasgow and West shine in under-17 regional competition

Emtelle said its preparations remained on track to open a new 300,000-square-foot facility in Fletcher, North Carolina.

Borders-based telecoms equipment supplier on track with ambitious US expansion

You can have a great day out in the Scottish Borders without spending any money.

Here are 10 school holiday treats you can enjoy in the Borders

The A6105 where the crash happened. Picture: AAIB

Pilot crashes into hedge after using road as makeshift runway with 5ft clearance

Properties not connected to the gas grid are not covered by the new price cap (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Off-grid homes still desperately need help with energy bills – Kenny MacAskill

Rachael Hamilton MSP had criticised Heritage Environment Scotland over claims it had banned non-inclusive language

Heritage chiefs dismiss claims of language 'ban'

A teenage girl is in critical condition in hospital after she was hit by a bus in the Borders.

Teenage girl in critical condition after bus accident near Peebles

Go Fibre intend to connect hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across Scotland and Northern England over the next three and a half years.

World-class connectivity at the heart of Scotland’s future - Alex Cacciamani

The fatal accident occurred on the A7 Edinburgh-Galashiels road near Stow

Biker dies in collision with lorry on Borders road

Glenmayne House exterior

Prestige property: Superstar delights on a grand scale

Architectural render by Michael Laird Architects of the proposed St Boswells distillery.

Borders distillery project pushes ahead after joining Green Investment Portfolio

The grass and earth in Edinburgh's Princes St Gardens - the famous 'green' space in the heart of the capital - has been scorched by a prolonged heatwave across the UK which has seen record temperatures

Why current downpours may not be enough to damp down parched Scotland

Mark Glasgow and HeatFix Scotland managing director Andrew Lamond (L)

Lothians firms to set up first community-focused energy training academy

The low levels of water in the River Eden at Haugh Park in Cupar give an indication of why SEPA has issued a water scarcity warning for Fife

Heatwave Scotland: Farmers banned from removing river water in Fife

Hawico crafts luxury cashmere garments from its factory in Hawick and operates 13 stores across Scotland, England, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Japan, in addition to selling its products online.

Borders cashmere brand to expand thanks to 'state-of-the-art' knitting machines

The Schoolhouse, Minto, Scottish Borders

Prestige property: A renovated Borders property that has become a holiday let pr...

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The United Nations says both the Scottish and UK governments need to improve children's human rights. Image: Michael M Santiago/Getty Images.

UN says Scottish, UK governments need to improve children's human rights

The damage done by a wild fire at Tentsmuir (Pic: Forestry and Land Scotland)

Ranger assaulted for asking someone to put out campfire

Circular Economy Minister Lorna Slater

Lorna Slater's private Rum ferry cost taxpayers £1,200