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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD9 postcode district.

County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtTD9
Telephone code01580
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 29 min4:29 am – 9:57 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 5 min8:37 am – 3:42 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People4,190 residentsin the Denholm Upper Teviotdale and Liddesdale census areaMedian age 56.31,929 households72% of homes owner-occupied53% owned outright8% social rented, 16% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.6% unemployment rate56% of adults are economically active, 2,014 in work, 34% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 15%, health and social work 12%, manufacturing 11%Getting to work: 41% work from home, 52% go by car, 2% 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 languages34% of adults hold a degree or higher17% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, Scots 1%, other languages 1%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 19°C, lows 10°CColdest month December: highs 6°C, lows -0°C1,090 mm of rain a year, 28 days with 10 mm or morewettest month December71 days of air frost, 3 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: -0 to 5°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 18°CASeptember: 8 to 15°CSOctober: 5 to 12°CONovember: 2 to 8°CNDecember: -0 to 6°CD20°-5°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksBorthwickshiels Lochlake · under a mileBranxholme Easter Lochlake · 1.6 miRoberton Cleuchvalley · under a mileMainshiel Headhill · under a mileBitstone Linnwater · under a mileHarden Glenglen · 1.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesWilton Lodge Parkpark · 3.5 mi · 29 haHenderson Gardenpark · 4.1 miMoat Parkpark · 4.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes58 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19707 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197928 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202130 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.4 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 7.4 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband50% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband95% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)1.3% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)2,170 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation182 m597 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 145 to 305 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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Pubs in Roberton

 

 

24 Restaurants in Roberton in 9 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Roberton

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Roberton

 

 

14 Shops in Roberton in 5 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Roberton

 

 

11 Takeaways in Roberton in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Roberton

 

 

88 Home improvement in Roberton in 13 categories

 

 

20 Attractions in Roberton in 6 categories

 

 

53 Health and beauty in Roberton in 9 categories

 

 

39 Property services in Roberton in 6 categories

 

 

31 Education in Roberton in 10 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Roberton in 2 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Roberton

  • Horse and Hound - Bonchester Bridge

    Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewMy wife and I asked for a curry meal and were told that it was not on the menu for ...

  • Exchange Inn - Jedburgh

    8 Exchange Street, Jedburgh, TD8 6BH

    14.1 miles away

    5 star reviewA lovely traditional pub with a log fire and real ale. what more could you want? you do get more. ...

  • Mayfield Bar - Hawick

    Mayfield Dr, Hawick, TD9 7EW

    4.3 miles away

    5 star reviewwonderful carverys huge choice of meats and veg. vegetarian options available in this warm friendly family run bar.

  • Fox and Hounds - Denholm, Hawick

    Main St, Denholm, Hawick, TD9 8NU

    8.9 miles away

    5 star reviewExcellent pub. Locals very friendly,beer excellent especially the local brew game bird.also very good value accommodation, all in all a ...

  • Cross Keys - Ancrum, Jedburgh

    Ancrum, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH

    13.7 miles away

    4 star reviewNice menu and good food - bit pricey

 

Top restaurants in Roberton

  • Caddy Mann - Jedburgh

    British Restaurant

    Mounthooly, Jedburgh, TD8 6TJ

    15.7 miles away

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

  • Sergios Diner - Hawick

    Italian Restaurant

    Sandbed, Hawick, TD9 0HE

    4.3 miles away

    5 star reviewONE OF THE BEST MEALS I HAVE EVER HAD AND WOULD RECCOMEND TO ANYBODY THAT LIKES ITALIAN FOOD

  • Spice Of India - Galashiels

    Indian Restaurant

    36 Market Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AA

    14 miles away

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

  • Happy Gathering - Selkirk

    Chinese Restaurant

    31 West Port, Selkirk, TD7 4DG

    9 miles away

    4 star reviewA very friendly bright restaurant with very good food

 

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Top hotels in Roberton

  • Fleece Hotel - Selkirk

    Market Place, Selkirk, TD7

    9.2 miles away

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

 

Top shops in Roberton

  • Car Parts 4U - Galashiels

    Auto Repair Shop

    Union Street, Galashiels, TD1 1PQ

    14.1 miles away

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

  • Gentlemen Please - Galashiels

    Barber Shop

    64 High Street, Galashiels, TD1 1SE

    14.1 miles away

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

 

Top supermarkets in Roberton

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Top takeaways in Roberton

  • Best Kebab - Hawick

    3 Buccleuch Street, Hawick, TD9 0HH

    4.3 miles away

    5 star reviewBest pizzas in Hawick!!

  • Ming Chun House - Selkirk

    60 High Street, Selkirk, TD7 4DD

    9.2 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

    14.5 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

    14 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

    14.3 miles away

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

 

Top cinemas in Roberton

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Top home improvement in Roberton

  • Craig Hume Roofing - Hawick

    Roofing Service

    4 Holmes Cottages, Newmill on Teviot, Hawick, TD9 0JU

    2.7 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb, professional work from Craig,Gary and Derry. Very punctual and tidy.You can totally trust this company. I would thoroughly recommend ...

 

Top attractions in Roberton

Attractions yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Roberton

  • A Hair Off The Dog - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    6B Cross Wynd, Hawick, TD9 9EG

    4.4 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic cuts, both dogs love going

  • Klippers - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    21 High Street, Hawick, TD9 9BZ

    4.4 miles away

    5 star reviewbrilliant service always does a good job :)

 

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Top education in Roberton

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