The Latest Breaking News from Borders

Best budget hotels in Scotland 2023: Where to stay for an affordable Scottish escape

Whether you’re sightseeing in the city or exploring the countryside, these hotels are ideal for bargain breaks

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

Spectator dies while watching rally car event in Scottish Borders

A SPECTATOR has died at the Jim Clark Rally, according to organisers.

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2023

Trans butcher Andrew Miller should remain in male prison after sentencing, says Humza Yousaf

The child was kidnapped and sexually assaulted by Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, at his home in the Borders.

Daily Record · May 21, 2023

Meet the Edinburgh enthusiasts handling majestic birds of prey on the Royal Mile

Helen Chadfield and the Borders Falconry team are giving people the chance to get up close and personal, and to learn all about magnificent creatures such as Lenore the raven and Guenivere the female Eurasian eagle-owl.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 27, 2023

Easy Escapes: Campsie Cottage, a boutique bolthole in the Borders

Whilst I love the refinement of a 5* hotel, the enormity of the breakfast buffet and the touch of a button room service, there’s also a lot to be said for booking your own pied a terre for the weekend. No restrictions on what to pack, the ability to sprawl…

Marie Claire · Mar 17, 2023

The Scottish memorials to a 'soldier bear' from World War II that 'retired' to Edinburgh Zoo

It may surprise you to hear that a small town in the Scottish Borders is home to a statue erected in honour of a Syrian bear that served in the Polish Land Forces during World War II.

Daily Record · Mar 17, 2023

Gordon Brown and Douglas Stuart join book festival line-up

The Borders Book Festival takes place over four days in June.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Ash Regan suggests lack of STV in Borders leads to more Tory voters

SNP leadership contender Ash Regan has suggested that having no STV in the Borders leads to more Tory votes.

The National (Scotland) · Mar 7, 2023

Edinburgh CAMRA pub of the year is cosy secret basement bar with roaring fire

The Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) have named their best pubs in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders and the Jolly Judge came out on top in the capital just pipping regular winner the Dreadnought.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 1, 2023

'Trans' butcher charged in connection with disappearance of Scots schoolgirl

Andrew George Miller, 53, lives in the village of Gattonside in the Borders and also identifies as a woman called Amy George.

Daily Record · Feb 7, 2023