Tweedsmuir4 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 202526 Nov 2023Mobile mast overlooking 'iconic' valley approvedA Scottish government reporter overturns a council's refusal of the plan near the Talla Reservoir.26 Nov 202326 Jun 2023Wind farm seeks extended operation approvalIt would allow the turbines near Tweedsmuir to keep turning for an extra decade if agreed.26 Jun 202310 Jun 2023Centuries-old Borders pub site is back in businessA café opens on the grounds of the Crook Inn which shut in 2006 after more than 400 years in operation.10 Jun 202324 Nov 2021Tweedsmuir hills wind farm allowed extra timeMountaineering Scotland objected to the original proposals amid concerns over their tourism impact.24 Nov 2021...
