Simprim Scottish Borders

We have Pubs (11), Restaurants (19), Banks (1), Hotels (10), Shops (10), Supermarkets (13), Takeaways (13), Cinemas (3), Home improvement (62), Health and beauty (54), Attractions (29), Property services (34), Education (30) and Business services (1)

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The nearest train stations to Simprim are

Berwick-upon-Tweed (10.29 miles)

Dunbar (23.17 miles)

Local Information

Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the TD12 postcode district.

County or areaScottish Borders
Postcode districtTD12
Telephone codeNot listed
Time zoneEurope/London (GMT/BST)
Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 17 h 33 min4:24 am – 9:57 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 1 min8:36 am – 3:37 pm
Sun todaySunrise –Sunset –
People2,921 residentsin the Coldstream and Area census areaMedian age 57.71,478 households59% of homes owner-occupied43% owned outright20% social rented, 18% private rentedSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Work and commuting4.3% unemployment rate52% of adults are economically active, 1,271 in work, 38% retiredMain industries: health and social work 14%, retail and wholesale 13%, manufacturing 11%Getting to work: 31% work from home, 56% go by car, 2% take public transport, 10% walk or cycle35% of those who travel work within 10 km of homeSource: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
Education and languages29% of adults hold a degree or higher20% have no qualifications, 9% an apprenticeshipMain language: English 98%, other languages 2%Source: National Records of Scotland, Census 2022
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 20°C, lows 11°CColdest month January: highs 7°C, lows 1°C685 mm of rain a year, 15 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October54 days of air frost, 4 summer days above 25°C in a typical yearJanuary: 1 to 7°CJFebruary: 1 to 8°CFMarch: 2 to 10°CMApril: 4 to 12°CAMay: 6 to 15°CMJune: 9 to 18°CJJuly: 11 to 20°CJAugust: 10 to 20°CASeptember: 9 to 17°CSOctober: 6 to 13°CONovember: 3 to 9°CNDecember: 1 to 7°CD20°0°Source: Met Office HadUK-Grid 1991-2020 averages, 2 km grid (highs and lows from the 12 km grid)
Nearby landmarksDreeper Islandisland · 1.9 miSwinton Hillhill · under a mileGreat Haughisland · 2.0 miButter Lawhill · 1.0 miChurch Poollake · 2.6 miChapel Streamriver · 1.8 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Parks and green spacesCrow Greenpark · 2.8 mi · 19 haHenderson Parkpark · 3.3 miTweed Greenpark · 3.4 mi · 2 haSource: Ordnance Survey Open Greenspace
Earthquakes25 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19700 of magnitude 3+, 0 of magnitude 4+Largest: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202138 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianMost recent: magnitude 2.0 on 26 Jul 202138 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.5 · PM2.5 4.1 · PM10 8.1 µg/m³annual mean concentrations, 2024Within the WHO guidelines for all threeSource: DEFRA modelled background pollution maps 2024, 1 km grid
Broadband82% of premises can get gigabit-capable broadband98% can get superfast (30 Mbit/s or more)Every premises can get at least 10 Mbit/s (the universal service obligation)1,532 residential premises in the census areaSource: Ofcom Connected Nations, July 2025
Elevation61 m200 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 32 to 67 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50





Pubs

Pubs in Simprim

 

 

19 Restaurants in Simprim in 7 categories

 

 

Banks

Banks in Simprim

 

 

Hotels

Hotels in Simprim

 

 

10 Shops in Simprim in 2 categories

 

 

Supermarkets

Supermarkets in Simprim

 

 

13 Takeaways in Simprim in 4 categories

 

 

Cinemas

Cinemas in Simprim

 

 

62 Home improvement in Simprim in 14 categories

 

 

54 Health and beauty in Simprim in 8 categories

 

 

29 Attractions in Simprim in 10 categories

 

 

34 Property services in Simprim in 6 categories

 

 

30 Education in Simprim in 9 categories

 

 

1 Business services in Simprim in 1 category

 

 

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Best reviews

Top pubs in Simprim

  • Rutherfords Micropub - Kelso

    Bar

    24 Bridge Street The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL

    10.3 miles away

    5 star reviewSuperb little friendly pub with great stout/porter

  • Whip and Saddle - Duns

    15 Market Square, Duns, TD11 3BZ

    6.7 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

    Ancrum, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH

    18.8 miles away

    4 star reviewNice menu and good food - bit pricey

 

Top restaurants in Simprim

  • Caddy Mann - Jedburgh

    British Restaurant

    Mounthooly, Jedburgh, TD8 6TJ

    17.4 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

    12 miles away

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

  • Teviot Smokery Restaurant - Kelso

    Kelso, TD5 8LE

    14.3 miles away

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

 

Top banks in Simprim

Banks yet to be reviewed

 

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Top shops in Simprim

  • Just Plum - Kelso

    Gift Shop

    3 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HQ

    10.3 miles away

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

  • Game Fair - Berwick upon Tweed

    12 Marygate, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1BN

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewA great friendly shop with everything you need for hunting or fishing, definitely worth calling in even if you don't ...

  • Occasions - Eyemouth

    Eyemouth, TD14 5HE

    13.3 miles away

    5 star reviewThree years since my last review and nothing as changed fantastic flowers as always great service being buying from occasions ...

  • Aquastars Dive Centre - Eyemouth

    Eyemouth, TD14 5SD

    13.4 miles away

    5 star reviewIt is a very good shop the staff are lovely and look after you well. There selection of dive gear ...

  • Crochet Crafts - Duns

    3 Choice lee farm cottage, Duns, TD11 3QW

    6.9 miles away

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

 

Top supermarkets in Simprim

  • Tesco - Berwick upon tweed

    Tweedside Trading Estate, Berwick upon tweed, TD15 2XB

    9.7 miles away

    5 star reviewGreat shop , everything you need , great staff

 

Top takeaways in Simprim

 

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Cinemas yet to be reviewed

 

Top home improvement in Simprim

  • Alan Spence Plumbing & Heating - Eyemouth

    Plumber

    70 Haymons Cove, Eyemouth, TD14 5EG

    13 miles away

    5 star reviewBest plumber, sadly now retired.

  • Dudgeon - Berwick upon Tweed

    Tiling Contractor

    9 Warkworth Terrace, Berwick upon Tweed, TD15 1LE

    10.4 miles away

    5 star reviewReally pleasant, polite and courteous brothers who refurbished our bathroom and shower room. A really good job done. Fastidious tiler ...

  • McTavish Tree Surgery - Reston, Eyemouth

    Arborist and Tree Surgeon

    Waulk Mill, Reston, Reston, Eyemouth, TD14 5LE

    10.8 miles away

    5 star reviewA cheerful, thoroughly reliable inventive and attractive personality, trained and qualified in ladder and rope work, knowledgebale in the matter ...

 

Top health and beauty in Simprim

 

Top attractions in Simprim

Attractions yet to be reviewed

 

Top property services in Simprim

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Top education in Simprim

Education yet to be reviewed

 

Top business services in Simprim

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