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AREA SPOTLIGHT
Beautiful Borders Melrose

The town of Melrose is located next to
the River Tweed and the Eildon Hills, the
most distinctive single landmark in the
Scottish Borders.
The Borders has been a desirable place to live for some time,
The town is known for its rugby and
but the increase in home working and desire for outdoor space
the annual Melrose Sevens, which is the
over the past few years have made it an even more sought-after
oldest rugby sevens competition in the
area for many home buyers. world, is a hugely popular event.
Melrose
For those who love nature, there
is Priorwood Garden located in the Queen Victoria stayed at Abbotsford on her first
ancient precinct of Melrose Abbey. Just visit to Scotland and was so inspired by it that she
outside Melrose is Abbotsford House, remodelled the royal residence of Balmoral Castle in
home of the author Sir Walter Scott. the same style.

With many people now seeking additional living space to
accommodate home working, it’s no surprise that the prospect of
a bigger, more affordable home in the Borders is very appealing.
Peebles

hether you love being beside the sea Peebles
or looking out onto open countryside, A Royal Burgh since 1152 and the rule of King
Wyou don’t have to choose when it David I, picturesque Peebles has for many Lauder
comes to living in the Borders, with both options years been a market town cherished by locals The charming village of Lauder is surrounded by
in great supply. and visitors alike for its charming and unspoiled stunning Borders scenery and offers fantastic
character. views across to the impressive Thirlestane Castle.
One of the biggest incentives for Borders It’s a great base for families, as it’s set within the
buyers is the affordability of homes in the area. Located just 23 miles away from Edinburgh, catchment area for the highly renowned Earlston
With many people now seeking additional the town sits on the River Tweed and has High School.
living space to accommodate home working, something for everyone, from outdoor activities
it’s no surprise that the prospect of a bigger, like fishing, walking, golf, cycling and horse Plus, for those who work in the capital, commuting
more affordable home in the Borders is very riding to fantastic shopping, award-winning between Lauder and Edinburgh is made easy via
appealing. restaurants and outstanding accommodation a direct bus and the A68 which runs from the City
to suit all budgets. Bypass right through the centre of Lauder.
Read on to find out why this tranquil corner of If you love hill-walking, Lauder is positioned on the
the country could be the perfect place for you The average house price in Peebles is £229,963. Lauder western edge of the Lammermuir Hills.
to find your new home.

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