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Buckholm Scottish Borders

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Local servicesHospitalRoyal Edinburgh Hospital25 miGP surgeryRoxburgh Street Surgery5 surgeries within 2 miles1.4 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
SchoolsWithin 2 mi5 schools4 primary, 1 secondaryPrimaryGlendinning Terrace Primary School1.1 miPrimaryBurgh Primary School1.6 miSecondaryGalashiels Academy1.9 miSource: Scottish Government, school contact details
Getting aroundAirportEdinburgh Airport EDI30 miRailway stationGalashiels1.6 miBus stationGalashiels Transport Interchange1.6 miFerryLeith Newhaven Harbour Ferry Landing28 miBus stops7 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD1 postcode district.

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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD1 postcode district.

County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtTD1
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 32 min4:27 am – 9:59 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 2 min8:38 am – 3:40 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,017 residentsin the Gala Water Valley and Earlston Area census areaMedian age 49.61,827 households69% of homes owner-occupied42% owned outright13% social rented, 15% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting2.9% unemployment rate64% of adults are economically active, 2,088 in work, 26% retiredMain industries: health and social work 16%, construction 9%, retail and wholesale 9%Getting to work: 36% work from home, 55% go by car, 4% take public transport, 5% walk or cycle41% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages38% of adults hold a degree or higher14% have no qualifications, 7% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month December: highs 6°C, lows 0°C994 mm of rain a year, 24 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December61 days of air frost, 2 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 6°CJFebruary: 0 to 6°CFMarch: 1 to 8°CMApril: 3 to 11°CAMay: 5 to 14°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 19°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: 0 to 6°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksRoe Cleuchvalley · under a mileDarny Cleuchvalley · under a mileWilliam Lawhill · under a mileRobin's Knowehill · under a mileOak Poollake · 2.9 miDeadwater Poollake · 3.0 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesTorwoodlee Golf Coursegolf course · under a mile · 32 haScott Parkpark · 1.8 mi · 3 haLadhope Recreation Groundplaying field · 1.2 mi · 7 haGala Parkpark · 2.2 mi · 3 haVictoria Parkplaying field · 1.4 mi · 3 haTweedbank Parkpark · 3.0 mi · 15 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes57 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197943 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202119 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.7 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband32% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.5% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,011 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation204 m669 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 127 to 390 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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19 Shops in Buckholm in 8 categories

 

 

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18 Takeaways in Buckholm in 4 categories

 

 

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82 Home improvement in Buckholm in 15 categories

 

 

57 Health and beauty in Buckholm in 10 categories

 

 

27 Attractions in Buckholm in 8 categories

 

 

39 Property services in Buckholm in 7 categories

 

 

39 Education in Buckholm in 13 categories

 

 

3 Business services in Buckholm in 3 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Buckholm

  • Court House - Peebles

    Gastropub

    High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SW

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and very welcoming atmosphere.

  • Fishers Tryst - Penicuik

    Bar

    1 Edinburgh Road, Penicuik, EH26 0RD

    20.7 miles away

    5 star reviewA hidden Gem - Amazing pub with a very friendly atmosphere welcoming all. I will definately be back here ...

  • Coronation Restaurant - Whitecraig, Gorebridge

    Bar

    68 Hunterfield Road, Whitecraig, Gorebridge, EH23 4TT

    16.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBeen to this restaurant many times have have yet to even encounter a slight disappointment. the service and food are ...

  • Neidpath Inn - Peebles

    Bar

    25 Old Town, Peebles, EH45 8JF

    14.6 miles away

    4 star reviewIf your looking for good home cooking and at the right price . You found it here . Been a ...

  • Sea Garden - Arniston, Gorebridge

    Bar

    3A Greenhall Road, Arniston, Gorebridge, EH23 4AW

    17.2 miles away

    4 star reviewSurprised no one has commented yet this place is by far the best Chinese food in Gorebridge. Love it.

 

Top restaurants in Buckholm

  • Flat Cat Gallery - Lauder

    Dessert Restaurant

    Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewI love this place so much!Beautiful artwork,delicious cake and coffee ,love reading the books and its a must stopover from ...

  • Caddy Mann - Jedburgh

    British Restaurant

    Mounthooly, Jedburgh, TD8 6TJ

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent cuisine and menu every time we go. The only place to eat good food in and around the Borders. ...

  • Spice Of India - Galashiels

    Indian Restaurant

    36 Market Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AA

    1.7 miles away

    5 star reviewThe Spice of India is my local Indian and the one I always choose from the others in the town. ...

  • Francos - Peebles

    Italian Restaurant

    Port Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AW

    14.5 miles away

    5 star reviewExellent pizza Rated by me ***** 5/5

  • Happy Gathering - Selkirk

    Chinese Restaurant

    31 West Port, Selkirk, TD7 4DG

    6.4 miles away

    4 star reviewA very friendly bright restaurant with very good food

 

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Top hotels in Buckholm

  • Fleece Hotel - Selkirk

    Market Place, Selkirk, TD7

    6.3 miles away

    5 star reviewJust had an excellent meal here with my other half to celebrate my birthday. The food was exceedingly tasty,beautifully ...

  • Red Lion Hotel - MELROSE, Earlston

    The Square, MELROSE, Earlston, TD4 6DB

    5.6 miles away

    5 star reviewThree of us went in September 2010, had a fantastic time. The breakfast was was the largest I have ...

 

Top shops in Buckholm

  • Car Parts 4U - Galashiels

    Auto Repair Shop

    Union Street, Galashiels, TD1 1PQ

    1.4 miles away

    5 star reviewI have always found these guys to be very helpful and knowledgeable. They usually have what you need in ...

  • A Wee Treat - Peebles

    Gift Shop

    8 High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SF

    14.4 miles away

    5 star reviewA lovely place to browse and find diffrent gifts for all ages. Great selection of scarfs and on my next ...

  • Gentlemen Please - Galashiels

    Barber Shop

    64 High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SE

    1.5 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic wee barbershop , nice down to earth barber asked what I wanted and go what I wanted.

  • Shaw's Fine Meats - Lauder

    12 Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

    6.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBest scotch pies in the borders

  • Cardrone Village Store - Cardrona, Peebles

    Cardrona, Peebles, EH45 9HX

    11.4 miles away

    5 star reviewA fantastic building in a beautiful setting. The old building has been well developed and Linda, the store owner ...

 

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Top takeaways in Buckholm

  • Ming Chun House - Selkirk

    60 High Street, Selkirk, TD7 4DD

    6.3 miles away

    5 star reviewReally good food and reasonable prices

  • Scott's View - St Boswells, Melrose

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0AP

    8.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWOW excellent fish, white pudding and chips delivered. So fresh and hot. WOW a super find in St Bothwell ...

  • Amber - Galashiels

    64 Bank Street, Galashiels, TD1 1EL

    1.6 miles away

    5 star reviewBest Chinese in gala by far, good prices and tasty food without having to wait hours!

  • Annies Cafe and - Galashiels

    17 King Street, Galashiels, TD1 1PX

    1.1 miles away

    5 star reviewBrilliant little cafe. Brunchie boxes are amazing. Two breakfasts in one £10. Good food. Good service. Good quality

  • Good Food - Earlston

    32 High Street, Earlston, TD4 6HG

    5.7 miles away

    4 star reviewjust had your lemon chicken was very good

 

Top cinemas in Buckholm

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Top health and beauty in Buckholm

  • A Hair Off The Dog - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    6B Cross Wynd, Hawick, TD9 9EG

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic cuts, both dogs love going

  • Klippers - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    21 High Street, Hawick, TD9 9BZ

    15 miles away

    5 star reviewbrilliant service always does a good job :)

  • Artformers Hair Artists - Peebles

    Hairdresser

    31 Rosetta Road, Peebles, EH45 8HH

    14.7 miles away

    5 star reviewShe was fantastic,took the time to find out what I really wanted,took bits from one photo then added bits as ...

 

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Top education in Buckholm

  • Lyn's Driving School - Gorebridge

    Driving School

    16, Gorebridge, EH23 4GU

    16.9 miles away

    5 star reviewWhat can I say absolutely fantastic instructor lovely attitude , jst started lessons with lynn and I would highly recommend ...

 

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