Newtown St. Boswells
Place in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.58, -2.67 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 57 32 |
| Population: | 1,330 |
| Dialling code: | 01835 (St Boswells) |
Newtown St. Boswells is a small administrative town in the Scottish Borders, sitting beside the older village of St Boswells. It functions as a local centre for public services - the council offices and other public‑sector employers give the place a more institutional feel than many Border villages - while a modest business and light‑industrial presence supports the local economy.
Set in rolling agricultural country on the banks of the River Tweed and beneath the distinctive slopes of the Eildon Hills, the town is handy for walking, fishing and exploring nearby Borders towns. Its origins as a "new town" beside the older parish, plus a compact mix of community facilities and clubs, mean it still feels like a close‑knit rural community despite its administrative role.
Postcode districts covering Newtown St. Boswells
Most populated places nearby
- Hawick 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Mayfield 24.9 miles40.1 km
- Galashiels 6 miles9.7 km
Neighbouring places
- St. Boswells Place 1.2 miles1.9 km
- Melrose Place 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Earlston Place 4 miles6.4 km
- Tweedbank Place 4 miles6.5 km
- Langlee Place 4.5 miles7.3 km
- Galashiels Place 6 miles9.7 km
- Selkirk Place 7.2 miles11.5 km
- Bannerfield Place 7.5 miles12 km
- Jedburgh and District Ward 8.3 miles13.3 km
- Jedburgh Place 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Denholm Place 8.5 miles13.6 km
- Leaderdale and Melrose Ward 8.7 miles14 km
Example postcodes in Newtown St. Boswells
TD6 6SA, TD6 9HB, TD6 0PE, TD6 6SG, TD6 0QG, TD6 0PZ, TD6 0PX, TD6 6SH, TD6 6TR … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 37.4 miles60.2 km
- Newcastle International Airport 53.7 miles86.5 km
Hotels near Newtown St. Boswells Ad
- The Townhouse Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Burts Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Red Lion, Coorie Inn 3 4 miles6.5 km
- Dryburgh Abbey Hotel 3 0.8 miles1.3 km
- Kingsknowes Hotel 3 4.7 miles7.6 km
- Heatherlie House Hotel 4 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Kings Arms Hotel 3 2.3 miles3.8 km
- Hundalee House B&B 4 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Schloss Roxburghe, Part of Destination by Hyatt 5 8 miles12.9 km
- George and Abbotsford Hotel 2.3 miles3.7 km
Schools in Newtown St. Boswells
- Newtown Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dryburgh Estate 1.5 miles2.3 km
- Eildon Hills Mountains 1.8 miles2.9 km
- Mertoun House Estate 2.1 miles3.4 km
- Cowdenknowes Estate 2.5 miles4 km
- Carolside Estate 4.9 miles8 km
- Mellerstain House Estate 5.4 miles8.8 km
- Sunderland Hall Estate 5.7 miles9.2 km
- Riddell Estate 5.8 miles9.3 km
- Chesters Estate 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Makerstoun House Estate 6 miles9.7 km
- Monteviot House Estate 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Minto House Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km