Towns and Villages

The smallest royal burgh in Scotland, New Galloway was originally named ‘Newton of Galloway’ by its founder John Gordon in 1633.

New Luce is a small village, by the Water of Luce and is located in what was the upper part of the original Glenluce Parish

Newcastleton built in 1793 by the Duke of Buccleuch to capitalise on the growing textile markets, it has conservation status.

Newstead is a village approximately 1 mile east of Melrose. It is thought to be the oldest continually-inhabited settlement in Scotland.

Newton Stewart is a small market town on the banks of the River Cree, surrounded by the Galloway Hills.

Newtown St Boswells is a village situated on the Bowden Burn.

Palnackie is a village in the parish of Buittle, with a population of approximately 250. It has been a working port on the Water of…

The small country village of Paxton lies next to the Rivertweed and is a well known spot for salmon fishing.

Sitting on the River Tweed, the stunning scenery around Peebles is considered an area of outstanding beauty.

Polwarth is a small village which lies between Greenlaw and Duns.

Port William is a small fishing village, founded by Sir William Maxwell of Monreith in 1770.

Portpatrick is a picturesque seaside village on the west coast of the Rhins of Galloway peninsula. It was once a busy port, and is now…

Reston is a village on the western bank of the Eye Water.

Roberton is a small village on the B711, 5 miles from Hawick.

Sandhead is situated on the Luce Bay coast of the Rhins of Galloway. It is a popular destination due to its white sandy beach.

Sanquhar is an exciting market town on the River Nith, north of Thornhill and west of Moffat.

Selkirk is one of the oldest Royal Burghs in Scotland and also one of the earliest settlements in what is now the Scottish Borders.

Smailholm is a small village spread over the B6397 Gordon to Kelso road. Today, it is best known for the 15th century Smailholm Tower.

Sorbie is a small village located midway between Wigtown and Whithorn on the A714 road.

Sprouston is a small village and former feudal barony, located 2 miles north-east of Kelso.

St Abbs is a remote but beautiful fishing village on the southeastern coast of Scotland.

St Boswells is a a small village on the south side of the River Tweed.

Historically also known as ‘St John’s Clachan of Dalry’, the town is named after St John the Baptist: a figure who was venerated by the…

Stobo is a small hamlet, 5 miles west of Peebles.

The scenic village of Stow is located in the Scottish Borders close to the larger town of Galashiels.

Stranraer lies on the southern shore of Loch Ryan. The largest town in Galloway, it’s becoming known as a hub for events, walking & cycling,…

Swinton is a small village, approximately 3 miles from the Scottish border with England.

Templand is a small village about 4.5 miles northwest of Lockerbie.

Teviothead is a small village known locally as Teviotheid.