Scottish Borders

The next step towards regenerating Galashiels has been made with the submission of a planning application to create the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre. The proposed visitor attraction at the former Post Office and Poundstretcher buildings will be a catalyst for significant economic, socia

New guidance which has identified sites for more than 800 additional houses in the Borders has been given the green light by councillors. Scottish Borders Council's Local Development Plan for housing was adopted more than a year ago with details of sites identified for housing developments.

Whiteburn has submitted a detailed planning application for the redevelopment of the former Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen. The vision for the site is to build 44 two, three and four bedroom houses and cottage flats which have been designed to reflect the spirit of the former mill site as well as the

(from left) Back row: Depute Head Boy Tom Balderston and Skye Patterson of the Jedburgh Grammar senior hockey side. Middle row: Greig Jamieson of hub South East Scotland; Jedburgh Grammar Headteacher Susan Oliver; Councillor Carol Hamilton, Scottish Borders Council's executive member for children an

Springfield Properties has submitted plans for its first 100% affordable housing project in the Scottish Borders. The housebuilder has lodged proposals for 74, one and two-bedroom cottage flats and two, three and four bedroom terraced homes in Berwickshire.

Image courtesy of The Friends of the Union Chain Bridge Detailed investigation work is getting underway ahead of proposed improvements to a world famous bridge spanning the River Tweed between England and Scotland.

Roxburgh Street surgery in Galashiels Esh Border Construction has enforced its sector specific specialist capabilities with a host of healthcare projects.

Whiteburn Projects has revealed plans for a new housing development on the site of the former Caerlee Mill in Innerleithen. Announcing the acquisition of the site, the developer said its vision is to build a range of two, three and four bedroom houses which will be designed to reflect the spirit of

Plans have been submitted which could see the creation of about 200 new houses in Peebles, 50 of which would be affordable. Builders Taylor Wimpey and property developer and investor AWG Property want to build the properties on land east of Kittlegairy View in the Borders town.

Plans have progressed to build 206 new homes on the outskirts of Kelso with the submission of a detailed masterplan for the development. Outline planning for the 11 hectares site on land at Wallaceneuk Farm was approved by Scottish Borders Council subject to conditions last May.

Extending the Borders railway will be one of the options considered by a new study looking at improving transport provision in the south of Scotland across all modes including road, rail and public transport. Transport Scotland today announced the intention to award the contract to Jacobs UK Ltd. Su

A series of new videos and images have been issued to show the progress at a series of new school projects across the Borders.

The Burgh Yard site viewed from Albert Place A proposal to create a hotel, restaurants and housing in Galashiels has moved forward after Scottish Borders Council completed the sale of the site.

A planned £40 million whisky distillery near Jedburgh has cleared the final planning hurdle after the Scottish Government gave the project the green light. The project received unanimous support from councillors late last year but needed government clearance due to flooding issues flagged up by the

Investment in roads, bridges, schools and flood protection works are among the key areas of focus as Scottish Borders Council (SBC) prepares to set its forthcoming budget this week. The budget plans include a five year revenue plan of £1.3 billion and a ten year capital plan of £321 million.