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Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD8 postcode district.

County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtTD8
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 29 min4:27 am – 9:56 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 5 min8:35 am – 3:40 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,710 residentsin the Cheviot West census areaMedian age 56.41,265 households62% of homes owner-occupied43% owned outright7% social rented, 27% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting1.2% unemployment rate58% of adults are economically active, 1,365 in work, 33% retiredMain industries: farming, forestry and fishing 14%, health and social work 12%, construction 9%Getting to work: 39% work from home, 55% go by car, 2% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle34% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages37% of adults hold a degree or higher13% have no qualifications, 8% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 99%, 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°C1,057 mm of rain a year, 22 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October67 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 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 landmarksEllen's Poollake · under a mileColvin's Hillhill · under a mileThe Lawhill · under a mileWhitton Lochlake · 2.7 miHazel Cleuchvalley · 1.0 miRoaring Linnwaterfall · 3.3 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names





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Pubs in Swinside Hall

 

 

18 Restaurants in Swinside Hall in 7 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Swinside Hall

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Swinside Hall

 

 

Shops

Shops in Swinside Hall

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Swinside Hall

 

 

9 Takeaways in Swinside Hall in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Swinside Hall

 

 

66 Home improvement in Swinside Hall in 10 categories

 

 

42 Health and beauty in Swinside Hall in 8 categories

 

 

21 Attractions in Swinside Hall in 9 categories

 

 

31 Property services in Swinside Hall in 4 categories

 

 

23 Education in Swinside Hall in 7 categories

 

 

1 Business services in Swinside Hall in 1 category

 

 

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Top pubs in Swinside Hall

  • Rutherfords Micropub - Kelso

    Bar

    24 Bridge Street The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL

    11.2 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb little friendly pub with great stout/porter

  • Bird In Bush Inn - Elsdon, Newcastle Upon Tyne

    Elsdon, Elsdon, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE19 1AA

    19.2 miles away

    5 star reviewOne of our favourite stopping off points whenever we venture towards Kielder. Seems to have been closed of late ...

  • Horse and Hound - Bonchester Bridge

    Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge

    9 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

    5.5 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

    13.9 miles away

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

 

Top restaurants in Swinside Hall

  • Caddy Mann - Jedburgh

    British Restaurant

    Mounthooly, Jedburgh, TD8 6TJ

    6.3 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

    13.9 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

    19 miles away

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

  • Teviot Smokery Restaurant - Kelso

    Kelso, TD5 8LE

    7 miles away

    5 star reviewGood food, very pleasant staff, wide variety of food and gifts for sale - well worth visiting

 

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Top hotels in Swinside Hall

  • Red Lion Hotel - MELROSE, Earlston

    The Square, MELROSE, Earlston, TD4 6DB

    16.8 miles away

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

  • Blue Bell Inn - Ford, Cornhill on Tweed

    Pallinsburn, Ford, Cornhill on Tweed, TD12 4SH

    18 miles away

    4 star reviewOn a cold wet miserable Monday we were directed to this pub. Great lunch - hot fresh and very ...

 

Top shops in Swinside Hall

  • Car Parts 4U - Galashiels

    Auto Repair Shop

    Union Street, Galashiels, TD1 1PQ

    19.4 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

    19.3 miles away

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

  • Just Plum - Kelso

    Gift Shop

    3 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HQ

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewLovely gift shop set back in the square. Lovely choice of gifts just a little bit different - friendly and ...

 

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Top takeaways in Swinside Hall

  • Best Kebab - Hawick

    3 Buccleuch Street, Hawick, TD9 0HH

    13.9 miles away

    5 star reviewBest pizzas in Hawick!!

  • Scott's View - St Boswells, Melrose

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0AP

    12.4 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

    19.1 miles away

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

  • Good Food - Earlston

    32 High Street, Earlston, TD4 6HG

    16.8 miles away

    4 star reviewjust had your lemon chicken was very good

 

Top cinemas in Swinside Hall

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Top home improvement in Swinside Hall

Home improvement yet to be reviewed

 

Top health and beauty in Swinside Hall

  • A Hair Off The Dog - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    6B Cross Wynd, Hawick, TD9 9EG

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic cuts, both dogs love going

  • Klippers - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    21 High Street, Hawick, TD9 9BZ

    13.8 miles away

    5 star reviewbrilliant service always does a good job :)

 

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Top property services in Swinside Hall

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Top education in Swinside Hall

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