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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD7 postcode district.

County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtTD7
Telephone code01750
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 30 min4:30 am – 9:59 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 4 min8:39 am – 3:43 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,783 residentsin the Ettrick Yarrow and Lilliesleaf Area census areaMedian age 56.31,294 households70% of homes owner-occupied48% owned outright6% social rented, 19% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting3.3% unemployment rate57% of adults are economically active, 1,316 in work, 34% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 16%, health and social work 14%, education 9%Getting to work: 43% work from home, 51% go by car, 2% take public transport, 3% walk or cycle43% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages43% of adults hold a degree or higher12% have no qualifications, 6% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 16°C, lows 9°CColdest month February: highs 4°C, lows -1°C1,902 mm of rain a year, 60 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December98 days of air frost, 1 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -1 to 4°CJFebruary: -1 to 4°CFMarch: -0 to 6°CMApril: 1 to 9°CAMay: 4 to 12°CMJune: 7 to 15°CJJuly: 9 to 16°CJAugust: 9 to 16°CASeptember: 7 to 13°CSOctober: 4 to 10°CONovember: 1 to 6°CNDecember: -1 to 4°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksTalla Linnswaterfall · 1.7 miWylies Hillhill · under a mileClews Hillhill · under a mileMuckle Cleuchvalley · under a mileNether Cleuchvalley · under a mileMegget Reservoirreservoir · 1.4 miLoch Skenelake · 3.1 miWest Border Hillshills · 2.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes60 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197936 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202124 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.2 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 5.7 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband58% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband91% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)4.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,452 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation472 m1,549 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 334 to 696 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalMoffat Community Hospital11 miGP surgeryMoffat Medical Practice11 miPharmacyMoffat Medical Practice11 miDentistMoffat Dental Practice11 miPolice stationPeebles Police Station13 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportEdinburgh Airport EDI33 miRailway stationCarstairs20 miBus stationVillage RoadElvanfoot13 miBus stops1 within a mileSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD7 postcode district.


6 Pubs in Meggethead in 2 categories

 

 

14 Restaurants in Meggethead in 7 categories

 

 

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38 Health and beauty in Meggethead in 11 categories

 

 

20 Attractions in Meggethead in 6 categories

 

 

22 Property services in Meggethead in 4 categories

 

 

17 Education in Meggethead in 7 categories

 

 

4 Business services in Meggethead in 3 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Meggethead

  • Fleming Arms - Biggar

    Bar

    141-143 High Street, Biggar, ML12 6DL

    12.7 miles away

    5 star reviewReally friendly pub in this popular tourist town.

  • Court House - Peebles

    Gastropub

    High Street, Peebles, EH45 8SW

    12.9 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat food and very welcoming atmosphere.

  • Neidpath Inn - Peebles

    Bar

    25 Old Town, Peebles, EH45 8JF

    12.9 miles away

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

 

Top restaurants in Meggethead

  • Francos - Peebles

    Italian Restaurant

    Port Brae, Peebles, EH45 8AW

    12.9 miles away

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

 

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  • Artformers Hair Artists - Peebles

    Hairdresser

    31 Rosetta Road, Peebles, EH45 8HH

    13.1 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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