Scottish Borders

Scottish Borders is one of the 32 council areas of Scotland. It borders the City of Edinburgh, Dumfries and Galloway, East Lothian, Midlothian, South Lanarkshire, West Lothian and, to the south-west, south and east, the English counties of Cumbria and Northumberland.

History

The term Scottish Borders is also used to designate the areas of southern Scotland and northern England that bound the Anglo-Scottish border. The Scottish Borders are in the eastern part of the Southern Uplands.

Geography

The region is hilly and largely rural, with the River Tweed flowing west to east through it. In the east of the region, the area that borders the River Tweed is flat and is known as 'The Merse'. The west of the region is mountainous with the highest elevation in the region being Broad Law at 840m.

Economy

The main industries are agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The woollen industry was historically a major part of the economy with the town of Hawick being known for its mills and knitwear industry.

Culture

The Scottish Borders has a rich and diverse cultural heritage. The region is home to the Common Ridings, which is one of the oldest equestrian festivals in the world. The Borders is also renowned for its Scottish Gaelic and Scots language and culture.

Cuisine

The Scottish Borders is known for its distinctive cuisine, which includes traditional Scottish dishes such as Haggis, Scotch Broth, and Cranachan. The region is also known for its quality lamb, beef, and seafood.

See also

• List of places in the Scottish Borders
• List of towns in Scotland

References

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