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County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtTD4
Telephone code01896
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 32 min4:26 am – 9:58 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 2 min8:37 am – 3:39 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 January: highs 6°C, lows 0°C722 mm of rain a year, 17 days with 10 mm or morewettest month July66 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 0 to 6°CJFebruary: 1 to 7°CFMarch: 2 to 9°CMApril: 3 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 8 to 17°CJJuly: 10 to 19°CJAugust: 10 to 19°CASeptember: 8 to 16°CSOctober: 5 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°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 landmarksFans Hillhill · under a mileMellerstain Hillhill · 1.3 miWeaver's Poollake · 3.6 miThe Canalcanal · 2.1 miMincie Mosswoodland · 1.2 miCrom Wiel Poollake · 4.2 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesGordon Public Parkpark · 2.4 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes46 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 of magnitude 3+, 1 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 4.0 on 26 Dec 197946 mi away, Longtown, CumbriaMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202126 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.6 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 8.2 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
Elevation172 m564 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 141 to 245 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalBorders General Hospital6.8 miGP surgeryEarlston Medical Practice3.2 miPharmacyM Farren LTD3.1 miDentistKelso Dental Care7.7 miSource: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland
Getting aroundAirportEdinburgh Airport EDI36 miRailway stationTweedbank6.9 miBus stationGalashiels Transport Interchange8.3 miFerryNorth Berwick Harbour28 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD4 postcode district.


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Top pubs in Fans

  • Rutherfords Micropub - Kelso

    Bar

    24 Bridge Street The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL

    7.7 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb little friendly pub with great stout/porter

  • Exchange Inn - Jedburgh

    8 Exchange Street, Jedburgh, TD8 6BH

    12.4 miles away

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

  • Fox and Hounds - Denholm, Hawick

    Bar

    Main St, Denholm, Hawick, TD9 8NU

    14 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 ...

  • Whip and Saddle - Duns

    15 Market Square, Duns, TD11 3BZ

    13.2 miles away

    5 star reviewHad a lovely drive down from Gifford, lovely food and a very friendy barman. Reasonable prices, enjoyed very much. defo ...

  • Cross Keys - Ancrum, Jedburgh

    Gastropub

    Ancrum, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH

    9.8 miles away

    4 star reviewNice menu and good food - bit pricey

 

Top restaurants in Fans

  • Flat Cat Gallery - Lauder

    Dessert Restaurant

    Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

    7.2 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

    10.4 miles away

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

  • Riverside Restaurant - Abbey St Bathans, Duns

    Abbey St Bathans, Duns, TD11 3TX

    16 miles away

    5 star reviewWonderful sticky toffee pudding or pavlova in front of a log stove at the end of a long walk. ...

  • Spice Of India - Galashiels

    Indian Restaurant

    36 Market Street, Galashiels, TD1 3AA

    8.3 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

    11.9 miles away

    4 star reviewA very friendly bright restaurant with very good food

 

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  • Fleece Hotel - Selkirk

    Market Place, Selkirk, TD7

    11.8 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

    3.1 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 Fans

  • Car Parts 4U - Galashiels

    Auto Repair Shop

    Union Street, Galashiels, TD1 1PQ

    8.6 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

    8.5 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

    7.7 miles away

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

  • Crochet Crafts - Duns

    3 Choice lee farm cottage, Duns, TD11 3QW

    11 miles away

    5 star reviewBought pram decorations, wonderful item ... thankyou

  • Shaw's Fine Meats - Lauder

    12 Market Place, Lauder, TD2 6SR

    7.2 miles away

    5 star reviewBest scotch pies in the borders

 

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Top takeaways in Fans

  • Ming Chun House - Selkirk

    60 High Street, Selkirk, TD7 4DD

    11.8 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

    6 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

    8.4 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

    8.8 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

    3 miles away

    4 star reviewjust had your lemon chicken was very good

 

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