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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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

It was revealed earlier this year that the Celebrity Traitors winner had bought Ayton Castle in the Scottish Borders, which was on the market for offers over £3.25m.

From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026

Scottish Borders Council said the extreme heat was damaging roads in the area, with some reaching 45 degrees.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026

Identical twins Lee and Liam Myers have been causing double takes at emergencies across the Scottish Borders for more than a decade.

From BBC ● May 19, 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 Borland, Robert

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