Scottish Borders Council3 days agoPermanent closure plan for one-pupil school approvedScottish Borders Council agrees to start the process to shut Fountainhall Primary for good.3 days ago6 days agoPrimary school with just one pupil could be closed for goodFountainhall Primary in the Borders has capacity for 50 pupils but numbers attending fell sharply.6 days ago20 Mar 2026Work starts to turn old mill site into mountain bike centreAn old mill in Innerleithen has been demolished to make way for the multi-million pound facility. 20 Mar 202618 Mar 2026Work begins at Scotland's first Center Parcs siteIt is hoped the £450m project in the Borders will be completed by 2029 and create 1,200 jobs.18 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Historic Borders bridge secures £250,000 for restoration projectThe scheme will allow the suspension bridge to be safely used by cyclists and pedestrians.14 Mar 20263 Mar 2026New by-law to stop people roaming at first Scottish Center ParcsRestrictions at the site of its first Scottish holiday village will come into force in April.3 Mar 202624 Feb 2026Council advised to oppose 'incongruous' Tweed Valley turbinesConcerns have also been raised about the impact on golden eagles in the area near Walkerburn.24 Feb 202623 Feb 2026Mountain bike centre construction to start within weeksA £15.5m funding package is approved for the project on the site of a former mill. 23 Feb 202619 Feb 2026Council tax rise of 8.5% agreed in Scottish BordersCouncillors vote by 23 to eight - with one abstention - in favour of the administration's budget.19 Feb 2026...
