The Latest Breaking News from Borders

'Sad day' for Scottish workers as Greggs announces closure of factory

A SCOTTISH Borders councillor has described a “sad day” for dozens of workers after Greggs announced plans to shut four factories, including one in Scotland ...

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

'You invented it': Anger as Rory Stewart 'erases' Scottish history

FORMER Conservative MP Rory Stewart has been accused of “inventing” a new region in the Scottish Borders while promoting a new edition of his book

The National (Scotland) · Sep 30

‘Sad day’ for Scottish workers as Greggs plans to shut factory

Four sites have been earmarked for closure, including Pettigrews in Kelso in the Borders.

Evening Standard · Sep 30

Plans for 48,000 capacity chicken shed submitted to Scottish council

PLANS for a shed to house more than 48,000 chickens in the Borders have have been submitted to the local council

The National (Scotland) · Aug 6

Could Scotland's lost railway lines be the key to a better future?

IF you could take a direct train through the Borders to Carlisle, through the Great Glen from Inverness to Fort William, or from Dumfries to the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 3

Survey finds huge majority of Borders locals oppose massive windfarm development

A new survey reveals that more than 80 percent of Borders’ residents oppose a major windfarm development in the area.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 27

Historic Scottish Borders attraction reopens after 5 years

A HISTORIC attraction described as "one of the most spectacular architectural achievements in medieval Scotland" has reopened after five…

The National (Scotland) · Jul 24

King starts ancient game in Jedburgh and steps back to watch scrum

Charles also visited local shops and businesses, and spent time greeting well-wishers who had lined the streets of the Borders town.

Evening Standard · Jul 2

Full 160km route of iconic cycling event to conclude in Scotland

MULTIPLE communities in the Borders will be able to enjoy an iconic cycling event when it concludes in the region, organisers have revealed

The National (Scotland) · Jul 2

King to start traditional game of hand ba’ during Jedburgh visit

The historic street sport has been played annually in the Borders town since 1704.

Evening Standard · Jul 1