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The best Scottish walking routes for wildlife enthusiasts revealed
THE six best Scottish walking routes for catching a glimpse of wildlife have been revealed by Visit Scotland. Introducing the list, the tourism organisation said: "With its breathtaking nature and rich biodiversity, Scotland’s home to an incredibly
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Reports ordered into Borders man who admitted police assault charge
BACKGROUND reports have been ordered into a Tweedbank man who admitted charges of police assault and threatening or abusive behaviour. Forty-six-year-old Neil Gray, of Craw Wood, pleaded guilty at Selkirk Sheriff Court to the offences. Sentence
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Avid Borders guitar collector unpicks his musical life
GUITARS made from a Ouija board and cigar box are specially-picked parts of a Borders rock musician’s instrument collection. West Linton guitarist Doug Veitch, 64, joked that he can summon the dead with just a few notes on the Ouija board instrument
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Council seeks views on 'decriminalising' parking in the Borders
A CONSULTATION has opened seeking the views of Borderers on parking and parking enforcement in town centres across the region. Scottish Borders Council is keen to gauge public opinion as its officers examine the possibility of taking over responsibility
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Author’s relative joins fight to stop John Buchan Way becoming 'forestry track'
JOHN Buchan’s granddaughter has joined the battle to save the footpath named after her relative from afforestation. Ursula Buchan – a journalist who published a definitive biography in 2019 of John, author of the classic thriller The 39 Steps –
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'Important' hub in Borders town facing uncertain future amid £1.8m repairs bill
AN “IMPORTANT” site in the heart of Peebles is facing an uncertain future after an estimated £1.8m bill for repairs. The School Brae Hub has been plagued by a “never-ending” list of expensive patch-ups in recent years – including rotting windows
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Scottish city dubbed the cheapest in the UK for first-time buyers
A SCOTTISH city has been named the cheapest place in the UK for first-time buyers with the asking price of a home averaging around £102,000. Aberdeen took the top spot, while one Dundee also made it into the top 10. Meanwhile another Scottish
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Borders man assaulted former partner during early-morning High Street incident
ASSAULTING a former partner in Hawick’s High Street cost Carlos Morato a £200 fine. The 20-year-old, who gave an address in Hawick, pleaded guilty to pushing the woman and causing her to fall to the ground on March 31. Drew Long, prosecuting