Scottish Borders

Christine Grahame is pictured with Dougie Vipond.

MSP appeals for public to support Doddie Aid MND campaign

Heriot-Watt University campus.

Heriot-Watt University acquires Explorance MLY to provide analysis of qualitativ...

BBC Antiques Roadshow at Thirlestane Castle - presenter Fiona Bruce.

BBC Antiques Roadshow filmed at Thirlestane Castle due to air this weekend

Marc Pincombe, SFRS’s new Area Commander for Midlothian, East Lothian, and Scottish Borders.

New area commander appointed for Lothians and Borders areas

Inflatable Insanity partnership with Cash For Kids

Floors Castle supports Cash For Kids with launch of UK's largest obstacle inflat...

Missing Borders man thought to be in Capital

Kaylie Tester is able to provide this new service during home visits in Edinburgh.

Optician marks qualification success to provide further sight care for those una...

Left to right- Gordon Symon, Craig Hoy, Lewis Foster (President of North Berwick Rotary Club)

Craig Hoy MSP Delighted to Judge Classic Car Tour

Nola Milne during a Bike-a-thon for BBC Children in Need

Standing Ovation: Asda Galashiels Colleague Receives Scottish Parliament Commend...

Macular Society support group members attend their local support group for friendship and advice

£45K grant offers boost for sight loss services in Scotland

Views of snow capped mountains from Conic Hill in Loch Lomond and the Trossachs national park (picture: John Devlin)

National parks can help turn story of loss into one of restoration - Lorna Slate...

Reminiscences on war-time life from Portsmouth to the Scottish Borders

Elizabeth Bell, 11, died after she was hit by a bin lorry on her way to school

Tributes pour in for schoolgirl,11, after bin lorry crash

The woman died following the collision

Elderly woman killed in A1 crash involving car and lorry

Flood alert in place for Edinburgh

Weather warning issued for Edinburgh and Lothians with flooding possible

Six-year-old Ross is a sweet natured Labrador who is looking for a peaceful home where he can experience the gentle side of life

Meet Ross - the adorable rescue dog looking for a forever home
Meet Ross, our rescue dog of the week
Neil Johnstone

Edinburgh-based ESPC has today revealed the very latest property market data for Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, in its November House Price Report.

Latest house price report released by the ESPC

Larry is staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder. A true attention-seeker, he would like to be the sole pet in his new home where he can relish the spotlight

Meet Larry, our rescue dog of the week

Currently staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder, Nigel is an affectionate and friendly one-year-old pup who would make a great addition to an active home

Meet Nigel the puppy who is looking for a forever home

The 45-year-old died in hospital on Tuesday

Second man dies after two-vehicle crash on A7

Beyond Borders offers another festival adventure - Angus Robertson

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning from 3pm today. It will be in place until 9am tomorrow. Photo: Ron Adams, Flickr

Weather warning for flooding after heavy rain forecast

The stretch of the A68 in the Scottish Borders was closed for more than four hours

Three taken to hospital after serious crash which saw road closed for hours

Missing Edinburgh man Zyrynyl Melendres was last seen in Leith (Photo: Police Scotland)

Desperate search for missing man last seen in Leith

Beautifully positioned within the sought-after village of Smailhom, Smailholm Kirk offers a unique and rare opportunity for those looking to purchase an iconic and historic building. Any potential buyer doesn't need to continue using the building as a church, but it can be converted into a commercial opportunity such as a shop or a cafe.

Unique opportunity to own historic church dating back to the 12th century

Dino-Floors promises roar-some fun for adults and children alike, as they walk among the creatures who last stalked the earth more than 60 million years ago.

Castle to be transformed into 'thrilling' dinosaur experience

Jack the Border Collie is looking to be adopted from Dogs Trust West Calder

Meet rescue dog of the week, Jack the playful collie
Edinburgh rescue dog Jack is searching for a loving home with plenty of fun and adventure
Ginny Sanderson

This luxury farmhouse conversion is on the market with ESPC for offers around £745,000.

Luxury farmhouse conversion with cinema room hits market

The IndiNature Mill is based in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Picture: David Stroud

£2 million investment secured for Borders mill behind eco-insulation products

CleanTEC managing director John Ross.

Edinburgh cleaning specialist eyes franchise push after expanding into Borders

The most popular property on espc.com during 2022 was this stunning five-bed detached house in Longniddry in East Lothian. Set within a secluded private garden with a double gated entrance, this spacious home boasts an acre of land and beautiful features such as Italian marble flooring, walnut panelling and an elegant double staircase in marble treads and wrought iron spindles. The house is still available to buy and is going for offers over £1,650,000.

Real estate agency reveals the top 10 most viewed houses in 2022

An elderly man and woman have died and another person has been injured in a crash in the Scottish Borders.

Two pensioners killed in road crash

Reception room receives plenty of light in the one-time five-star hotel. Image: Scott Clark Photogrpahy

Ad Feature Elegant house and estate offers chance to secure a piece of history

The body of a woman found in the River Tweed has been formally identified as 45-year-old Michelle Pettie.

Police probe 'unexplained death' after body identified as missing woman

Heavy rain is set to cause travel disruption in West Lothian on Friday.

Travel disruption expected as heavy rain warning issued

July saw heatwaves across Scotland.

Scotland has drier July than average – as England records driest since 1911

An aerial view shows a Union Flag flying among the the rubble and destruction in a residential area, following a large blaze the previous day in Wennington, Greater London. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Firefighters taking strike action a 'very serious proposition', warns union head

Vraska the steller's sea eagle cooling down in her bath with keeper Johanna McQuade at Blair Drummond Safari and Adventure Park, near Stirling, on the hottest day of the year. (Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

What is causing the UK heatwave?

A man enjoys the sun in Holyrood Park in Edinburgh as the UK is hit by a heatwave. Picture: SWNS

Extreme temperature warnings not treated seriously, warns head of Met Office

Allotments provide cheap and healthy food with a lower carbon footprint (Picture: Cate Gillon/Getty Images)

Scotland needs an allotment revolution. Here's how to start it – Miles Briggs

Historic spot: TA-M at Bruce's Stone overlooking Loch Trool

TA-M the robot tourist guide helps visitors to Southern Scotland

Elena McGorum in action at Glentress, where the world's best will compete at next year's 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships. Picture: Jeff Holmes

Glentress to stage two mountain bike events at UCI Cycling World Championships

Sandy Mutch, the Border Piper, welcomes in the 6.16am TransPennine Express service to Reston Station, the first passenger service to stop in the village for more than 50 years. (Picture: Jason Lock)

Train stops at Reston station for first time in more than 50 years

Doctoral Researcher Laura Scobie with a backpack and flask created in with Isle of Jura Distillery and Trakke
Pic: Stewart Attwood

National Museums Scotland's whisky collection pays homage to the 'water of life'

Bernat Klein at one of the looms in his mill at Galashiels in August 1966. Picture: Denis Straughan

Exhibition to honour textile designer who took fashion world by storm

22 year-old Hannah Steel is determined to become the youngest Scottish Borders Council in this year's May Council elections.

Hannah Steel determined to make history as youngest Borders councillor

ESPC House Price Report - February 2022. Pic: Hamish Campbell.

Average property selling price continues to rise but volume of sales drops sharp...

A man, 27, has died after a crash on the A68 southbound near St Boswells on Friday (Photo: Google Maps).

Man dies in Scottish Borders crash

Wilderkin has stunning views over the Borders countryside to the Pentland Hills.

Stay in a romantic off-grid hideaway for two just 30 minutes from Edinburgh

ESPC virtual events 2022.

ESPC to host new series of virtual events for 2022 to help buyers and sellers on...

The ESPC review reveals how the housing market performed across Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders in 2021.

Property market 2021 review - a year of huge demand, sharp rise in sales, and a ...

Rain and cold temperatures for the Capital on Boxing Day with potential for ‘hill snow’ (Getty Images via Canva Pro).

Rain, sleet and hill snow predicted for Edinburgh on Boxing Day

Couple who died within hours of each other will "continue journey together"

A barn owl, along with a goshawk, was found dead in the trap owned by gamekeeper Peter Givens. PIC: Steve Garvie/Creative Commons.

Gamekeeper fined £300 for killing a barn owl and goshawk in the Borders

Four were rescued from the premises affected by the flooding on Whitesands in Dumfries.

Four people rescued from flooded premises during major flooding in Borders