Tweeddale West
Ward in Scottish Borders, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.633, -3.305 |
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| OS grid ref: | NT 17 38 |
| Dialling code: | 01721 (Peebles) |
Tweeddale West sits in the western part of the Scottish Borders, occupying a largely rural stretch of the upper River Tweed valley with rolling hills, patchwork farmland and scattered villages. The landscape is dominated by hedgerows, sheep pasture and mixed forestry, with a network of quiet country lanes and historic stone bridges linking small communities.
Locally the economy leans on agriculture, forestry and tourism - walking, fishing and cycling are popular - alongside a long-standing textile and market-town heritage seen in old kirk buildings and village halls. Community life is lively for a rural area, with local festivals, volunteer groups and amenities that keep traditions and social life well connected.
Postcode districts covering Tweeddale West
Most populated places nearby
- Edinburgh 20.9 miles33.6 km
- Livingston 19.8 miles31.8 km
- Musselburgh 23.4 miles37.6 km
- Bathgate 22.3 miles35.8 km
- Bonnyrigg 18.2 miles29.4 km
- Penicuik 14.5 miles23.3 km
- Broxburn 21.9 miles35.2 km
- Hawick 24.8 miles39.9 km
- Carluke 21.6 miles34.8 km
- Mayfield 19 miles30.6 km
- Dalkeith 20.2 miles32.4 km
- Galashiels 19.3 miles31 km
Neighbouring places
- Peebles Place 4.8 miles7.7 km
- Cardrona Place 7.7 miles12.4 km
- West Linton Place 8.4 miles13.6 km
- Biggar Place 8.6 miles13.8 km
- Innerleithen Place 9.5 miles15.3 km
Example postcodes in Tweeddale West
EH45 8RY, EH46 7JH, EH45 8SG, EH45 8DA, EH45 8BE, EH46 7DW, EH45 8JX, EH45 8RW, EH45 8DY … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 22.1 miles35.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 46.9 miles75.4 km
- Carstairs Junction 14.7 miles23.7 km
- Livingston South Railway Station 18.2 miles29.3 km
Hotels in Tweeddale West Ad
- The Crown Hotel 3
- The Tontine Hotel 3
- Peebles Hydro Hotel 4
- The Cross Keys
- Barony Castle Hotel 4
- The Park 3
- Green Tree Hotel 2
Schools in Tweeddale West
- Broughton Central P School Primary
- Halyrude Primary School Primary
- Kingsland Primary School Primary
- Newlands Primary School Primary
- West Linton Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Dawyck House Estate 2.3 miles3.7 km
- Rachan House Estate 4.4 miles7 km
- Mossfennan Estate 5.9 miles9.5 km
- Darn Hall Estate 6.7 miles10.8 km
- Glentress Forest Forest 7.5 miles12.1 km
- Glen House Estate 8.1 miles13 km
- Little King Seat Hill 9.3 miles14.9 km
- Little Sparta Gardens 10.1 miles16.3 km
- Moorfoot Hills Hill 11.1 miles17.8 km
- Pentland Hills Hill 12.8 miles20.6 km
- Penicuik House Estate 12.9 miles20.7 km
- Holylee Estate 13.2 miles21.2 km