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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 code01835
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 30 min4:27 am – 9:57 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 4 min8:36 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 20°C, lows 10°CColdest month December: highs 7°C, lows 0°C771 mm of rain a year, 14 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October59 days of air frost, 5 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 10 to 20°CJAugust: 10 to 20°CASeptember: 8 to 17°CSOctober: 5 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 0 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksClock Poollake · under a mileEamonton Poollake · under a mileCastle Hillhill · under a mileMains Boat Holewater · under a mileChesters Glenglen · 1.4 miWhittleinch Streamriver · 1.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesMurray's Greenpark · 3.0 mi · 2 haAllerley Well Parkpark · 3.1 mi · 4 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes52 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19706 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 202131 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.7 · PM2.5 4.3 · PM10 8.3 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband76% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband97% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)0.8% cannot get a decent connection (below the 10 Mbit/s universal service obligation)1,430 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation102 m335 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 54 to 137 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





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26 Restaurants in Ancrum in 9 categories

 

 

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Hotels in Ancrum

 

 

13 Shops in Ancrum in 5 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Ancrum

 

 

16 Takeaways in Ancrum in 5 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Ancrum

 

 

86 Home improvement in Ancrum in 14 categories

 

 

60 Health and beauty in Ancrum in 9 categories

 

 

27 Attractions in Ancrum in 11 categories

 

 

40 Property services in Ancrum in 6 categories

 

 

39 Education in Ancrum in 11 categories

 

 

2 Business services in Ancrum in 2 categories

 

 

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Top pubs in Ancrum

  • Rutherfords Micropub - Kelso

    Bar

    24 Bridge Street The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL

    8.7 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb little friendly pub with great stout/porter

  • Horse and Hound - Bonchester Bridge

    Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge, Bonchester Bridge

    8.1 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

    2.9 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

    9.5 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

    5.1 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 ...

 

Top restaurants in Ancrum

  • Flat Cat Gallery - Lauder

    Dessert Restaurant

    Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

    15.5 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

    2.6 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

    9.8 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

    10.8 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

    9.9 miles away

    4 star reviewA very friendly bright restaurant with very good food

 

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Top hotels in Ancrum

  • Fleece Hotel - Selkirk

    Market Place, Selkirk, TD7

    9.8 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

    9.3 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 Ancrum

  • Car Parts 4U - Galashiels

    Auto Repair Shop

    Union Street, Galashiels, TD1 1PQ

    11.2 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

    11.1 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

    8.7 miles away

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

  • Shaw's Fine Meats - Lauder

    12 Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

    15.5 miles away

    5 star reviewBest scotch pies in the borders

 

Top supermarkets in Ancrum

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Top takeaways in Ancrum

  • Best Kebab - Hawick

    3 Buccleuch Street, Hawick, TD9 0HH

    9.8 miles away

    5 star reviewBest pizzas in Hawick!!

  • Ming Chun House - Selkirk

    60 High Street, Selkirk, TD7 4DD

    9.8 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

    4.5 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

    10.9 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

    11.6 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 Ancrum

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Top home improvement in Ancrum

  • Craig Hume Roofing - Hawick

    Roofing Service

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

    13.5 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 health and beauty in Ancrum

  • A Hair Off The Dog - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    6B Cross Wynd, Hawick, TD9 9EG

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewFantastic cuts, both dogs love going

  • Klippers - Hawick

    Hairdresser

    21 High Street, Hawick, TD9 9BZ

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewbrilliant service always does a good job :)

 

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