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 miles
- Livingston 19.8 miles
- Musselburgh 23.4 miles
- Bathgate 22.3 miles
- Bonnyrigg 18.2 miles
- Penicuik 14.5 miles
- Broxburn 21.9 miles
- Hawick 24.8 miles
- Carluke 21.6 miles
- Mayfield 19 miles
- Dalkeith 20.2 miles
- Galashiels 19.3 miles
Neighbouring places
- Peebles Place 4.8 miles
- Cardrona Place 7.7 miles
- West Linton Place 8.4 miles
- Biggar Place 8.6 miles
- Innerleithen Place 9.5 miles
Example postcodes in Tweeddale West
EH46 7HU, EH45 8BB, EH45 8AL, EH45 8HD, EH26 8QJ, EH45 8DG, EH45 8PU, ML12 6QY, EH45 8HY … See all
Transport links
- Edinburgh Airport 22.1 miles
- Glasgow International Airport 46.9 miles
- Carstairs Junction 14.7 miles
- Livingston South Railway Station 18.2 miles
Hotels in Tweeddale West Ad
- Peebles Hydro 4
- The Park 3
- Cringletie House 4
- Barony Castle Hotel 3
- Green Tree Hotel 2
- Gordon Arms Hotel 3
- The Tontine Hotel 3
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 miles
- Rachan House Estate 4.4 miles
- Mossfennan Estate 5.9 miles
- Darn Hall Estate 6.7 miles
- Glentress Forest Forest 7.5 miles
- Glen House Estate 8.1 miles
- Little King Seat Hill 9.3 miles
- Little Sparta Gardens 10.1 miles
- Moorfoot Hills Hill 11.1 miles
- Pentland Hills Hill 12.8 miles
- Penicuik House Estate 12.9 miles
- Holylee Estate 13.2 miles