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There are so many reasons the Borders is a great place to live - the
outstanding scenery, the great sense of community that is true of all Border
towns and that is seen to best effect during the summer festivals, the quality
of education on offer and the wide range of leisure pursuits, all within an
hour’s drive or train ride of our capital city.
David Kilshaw, Partner at Cullen Kilshaw

Melrose Abbey

Coldstream

With some people looking to escape city blends old and new features or even a home Kelso
life for the country, the Scottish Borders is with equestrian facilities, there is likely to be
a popular option for those from Edinburgh something that will work for you.
and down south. Here’s why it’s such a great St Abbs
place to live.. If you’ve always wanted to live by the seaside,
try the pretty town of Eyemouth. While,
If lockdown restrictions made you crave while those looking for a semi-rural lifestyle Lauder
open space, then the Scottish Borders could close to the Scottish capital may wish to
offer the perfect answer. Many of the towns consider West Linton. And if you love hill-
and villages are surrounded by vast fields walking, Lauder is positioned on the western
and woodland or nestled under hills. You edge of the Lammermuir Hills.
only have to take in the outlook over the
Eildon Hills from Scott’s View to see just how
stunning the area is.
The Scottish Borders offers a
uniquely different lifestyle and
But for those who prefer to be near an outstanding quality of life.
the beach, the Borders also features a We are seeing more people For others looking for something And, while many more people are working
breathtaking coastline. St Abbs, with closer to the city life they are leaving from home, for those who do need to
its rugged cliffs and nature reserve, is a looking to move to the Borders behind, Galashiels is the biggest town in the commute into the city for any reason, the
particularly popular spot for day trips. Even from down south and overseas Borders followed by Hawick, while Kelso and Scottish Borders is well-connected with
Hollywood recognised the beauty of the as people recognise what an Peebles blend the benefits of town life with Edinburgh and Newcastle via excellent road
Borders coast by featuring St Abbs in the last absolutely fantastic and still the charm of the countryside. and rail links.
Avengers movie. relatively undiscovered part of
the UK this is. For families, choosing a home near a good Find your dream home in the Borders at
Plus, there is a fantastic range of houses and school is very important. And that’s another espc.com
flats across the different towns and villages Cathy Copson, Relocation Advisor reason the Borders is a great place to live
at Hastings Legal
of the Borders. Whether you’re after a rural – the area is renowned for its selection of
property for sale, a stylish conversion which well-regarded schools.

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