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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It is understood that, following BBC News's approach to Scottish Borders Council, it issued a memo asking community councils to ensure their websites were up to date.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

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

Hall, who has recently moved to the Scottish Borders from Bristol, said she was left "going back and forth to the doctors for years and years, saying 'nothing's working, nothing's helping'."

From BBC ● Jul. 11, 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

For at least fifty years after the Reformation, the Scottish Borders were to all intents and purposes out-with the influence of the Church.

From Border Raids and Reivers by Robert Borland

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