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 miles
- Mayfield 24.9 miles
- Galashiels 6 miles
Neighbouring places
- St. Boswells Place 1.2 miles
- Melrose Place 1.9 miles
- Earlston Place 4 miles
- Tweedbank Place 4 miles
- Langlee Place 4.5 miles
- Galashiels Place 6 miles
- Selkirk Place 7.2 miles
- Bannerfield Place 7.5 miles
- Jedburgh and District Ward 8.3 miles
- Jedburgh Place 8.4 miles
- Denholm Place 8.5 miles
- Leaderdale and Melrose Ward 8.7 miles
Example postcodes in Newtown St. Boswells
TD6 0PG, TD6 6TU, TD6 0PU, TD6 9HH, TD6 0SJ, TD6 6SX, TD6 0EH, TD6 0PY, TD6 0PZ … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 37.4 miles
- Newcastle International Airport 53.7 miles
Hotels near Newtown St. Boswells Ad
- Dryburgh Abbey Hotel 3 0.8 miles
- Buccleuch Arms 4 1.2 miles
- Clint Lodge 4 1.6 miles
- George and Abbotsford 2.3 miles
- Burt's Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- Kings Arms Hotel 3 2.3 miles
- The Waverley Castle Hotel 3 3.3 miles
- The Glen Hotel 3 7.5 miles
- Ednam House Hotel 3 9.3 miles
- The Spread Eagle Hotel 3 8.4 miles
Schools in Newtown St. Boswells
- Newtown Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dryburgh Estate 1.5 miles
- Eildon Hills Mountains 1.8 miles
- Mertoun House Estate 2.1 miles
- Cowdenknowes Estate 2.5 miles
- Carolside Estate 4.9 miles
- Mellerstain House Estate 5.4 miles
- Sunderland Hall Estate 5.7 miles
- Riddell Estate 5.8 miles
- Chesters Estate 5.9 miles
- Makerstoun House Estate 6 miles
- Monteviot House Estate 6.4 miles
- Minto House Estate 6.7 miles