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St. Boswells

Place in Scottish Borders, Scotland

Coordinates:55.571, -2.645
OS grid ref:NT 59 31
Dialling code: 01835 (St Boswells)
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St. Boswells is a pleasant market village in the heart of the Scottish Borders, set on the south bank of the River Tweed with wide, agricultural lowlands and clear views towards the Eildon Hills. It lies a short distance from historic centres such as Melrose and Dryburgh Abbey, making it a handy base for walking, birdwatching and exploring the Tweed valley.

The village has a long agricultural and market tradition and retains a compact, conservation-area feel with stone buildings clustered around a green. Local life mixes farming, small businesses and tourism, and there’s an active community scene centred on the village hall, primary school and annual events that reflect its rural, historic character.

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Transport links

  • Edinburgh Airport 38.5 miles62 km
  • Newcastle International Airport 52.6 miles84.6 km

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Schools in St. Boswells

  • St Boswells Primary School Primary

Local points of interest

  • Dryburgh Estate 1 mile1.5 km
  • Mertoun House Estate 1.4 miles2.2 km
  • Eildon Hills Mountains 2.9 miles4.7 km
  • Cowdenknowes Estate 3.3 miles5.3 km
  • Chesters Estate 5 miles8.1 km
  • Makerstoun House Estate 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Mellerstain House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Monteviot House Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Carolside Estate 5.9 miles9.4 km
  • Riddell Estate 6.1 miles9.8 km
  • Bonjedward House Estate 6.2 miles9.9 km
  • Minto House Estate 6.3 miles10.1 km