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Scottish Borders

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noun

a council area in SE Scotland, on the English border: created in 1996, it has the same boundaries as the former Borders Region: it is mainly hilly, with agriculture (esp sheep farming) the chief economic activity. Administrative centre: Newtown St Boswells. Pop: 108 280 (2003 est). Area: 4734 sq km (1827 sq miles)

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But some of Scotland's most popular tourist destinations, including the Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, Orkney and Shetland have rejected any proposals.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

King Charles has played a part in a historic hand ba' game in the Scottish Borders - despite some concern from his security guards.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2026

The bird - which survived the incident - was released in the Lammermuir Hills in the Scottish Borders earlier this year as part of a pioneering project to boost numbers in southern Scotland.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

"I think that any multi-use path linking towns in the Scottish Borders is a good thing," he said.

From BBC ● May 24, 2026

There can be no doubt that this was one prime factor in creating the poverty which was so long a marked and painful feature of the life of the Scottish Borders.

From Border Raids and Reivers by Borland, Robert

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