Scottish Borders

The winners of the Scottish Borders Design Awards, organised by Scottish Borders Council, have been announced at a ceremony held at the Great Tapestry of Scotland. Celebrating their 40th anniversary, the awards are one of Scotland’s longest-running platforms for showcasing design excellence at

Scottish Borders Council has welcomed plans for a new £4 million McDonald’s drive-thru restaurant in Hawick, marking a significant step forward in the town’s ongoing regeneration and economic development. Located alongside Sainsbury’s and Aldi, the proposed restaurant will in

Eyemouth Harbour Trust has secured a £1.4 million award from The Crown Estate’s Supply Chain Accelerator towards delivery of the technical work required for the next stage of its proposed £250m deep water expansion.

Families will be moving into brand-new affordable homes in Jedburgh in time for Christmas, as Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) completes the first phase of its largest ever development.

A "transformative" new Center Parcs is poised to open by summer 2029 after Scottish Borders Council unanimously approved planning permission for a new village between Hawick and Selkirk.

The arrival of Center Parcs’ £450 million holiday village in the Scottish Borders is set to transform the local economy but it also raises urgent questions about housing supply for the 1,200 permanent staff the resort will employ.

The Chambers Institution, a landmark building at the heart of Peebles, is set to close temporarily as part of a major refurbishment project that will secure its future as a vibrant cultural and heritage hub for Tweeddale. Funded by the UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund and supported by Scottis

A report detailing recommendations to stop and withdraw the statutory consultation proposals regarding the relocation of Eyemouth Primary School following significant community opposition against the proposals will be discussed next week at a meeting of the Scottish Borders Council.   Since the

Whiteburn Projects Limited has secured a £6.56 million development loan from the Scottish National Investment Bank to fund the delivery of 50 private homes and 12 affordable homes in Peebles. The development is also supported by £1.23m equity finance from the Housing Growth Partnership (

The Hawick Flood Protection Scheme has been recognised for its environmental and sustainability achievements at the British Construction & Infrastructure Awards.

One of Scotland’s oldest pubs, the Crook Inn in Tweedsmuir, is getting a new lease on life with a £1 million bunkhouse set to begin construction.

Developer Fortis Homes is looking to restore the Grade B-listed Gattonside House alongside the delivery of new build homes after acquiring the Scottish Borders site.

Work on the groundbreaking Star of Caledonia sculpture on the Scotland-England border will begin in a matter of months, it has been confirmed.

Plans have been submitted for 45 new homes at Braeheads Farm in Reston.

A statutory consultation outlining proposals to relocate Eyemouth Primary School and create a brand-new dedicated early learning and family centre is now open. The consultation provides the opportunity for the community to view and read the proposal report in more detail and submit feedback.