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Scottish Borders

British

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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John was guest of honour this week at a Tourette's awareness event at Scottish Borders Council's headquarters.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Scottish Borders Council is currently consulting on the proposals.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

Scottish Borders Council initially evicted the trio from a hillside site above Jedburgh in July.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

It was only during the pandemic he opted to join his siblings by returning to the Scottish Borders, with him eventually settling in Selkirk.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 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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