Tweedsmuir25 Feb 2026Company says turbine transport will only cause 'short delays'Components for a wind farm in the Borders will be transported through Moffat starting next month.25 Feb 202622 Feb 2026Golden eagles flourish despite deaths and disappearancesNumbers of the iconic bird in southern Scotland are at record levels despite some setbacks along the way.22 Feb 202610 Feb 2026Estate licence suspended after golden eagle's 'sudden disappearance'The bird - named Merrick - went missing in the Scottish Borders in October 2023.10 Feb 20269 Feb 2026Police probe after golden eagle found with shotgun injuriesFour-year-old Hamlet was discovered injured by a gamekeeper on an estate in Stanhope, near Tweedsmuir.9 Feb 20264 Dec 2025Drones drop tree seeds to help protect reservoirMore than two million seeds are being sown to help protect water quality at the Talla Reservoir.4 Dec 202512 Nov 2025Overhaul of centuries-old pub site takes next stepWork begins on the second phase of an overhaul of the Crook Inn - one of Scotland's oldest pubs.12 Nov 20252 Jul 2025Council objection sends wind farm plan to public inquiryCouncillors unanimously agree to oppose the project near Tweedsmuir in the Scottish Borders.2 Jul 202525 Jun 2025Council advised to object to wind farm schemeThe local authority in the Borders is told the adverse impact of the project outweighs its benefits.25 Jun 202513 Apr 2025Hills reopen to walkers after extreme wildfire alert endsA Scottish Fire and Rescue service (SFRS) extreme wildfire alert covering the whole of Scotland has come to an end.13 Apr 2025...
