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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 29 min4:26 am – 9:55 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 7 h 5 min8:35 am – 3:39 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°C1,070 mm of rain a year, 28 days with 10 mm or morewettest month October71 days of air frost, 2 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 landmarksWideopen Cleuchvalley · under a mileChatto Craighill · under a mileThe Howshill · under a mileButter Cleuchvalley · under a mileWhitton Lochlake · 2.8 miBrocks Linnwater · 1.4 miEllen's Poollake · 3.2 miHeatherhope Reservoirreservoir · 2.6 miSource: Ordnance Survey Open Names
Earthquakes51 of magnitude 2 or more within 50 miles since 19705 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 202142 mi away, Penicuik, MidlothianSource: British Geological Survey earthquake database
Air qualityNO2 1.3 · PM2.5 4.2 · PM10 6.8 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
Elevation182 m597 ft above sea levelLand within 1 km ranges from 172 to 364 mSource: Ordnance Survey, OS Terrain 50
Local servicesHospitalKelso Hospital12 miGP surgeryJedburgh Medical Practice7.8 miPharmacyJedburgh Health Care Limited7.9 miDentistJedburgh Family Dental Practice7.8 miPolice stationJedburgh Police Station7.9 miSources: NHS Organisation Data Service; Public Health Scotland; Overture Maps
Getting aroundAirportNewcastle International Airport NCL38 miRailway stationTweedbank19 miBus stationJedburgh Bus Station7.8 miFerryBelvedere Ferry Landing18 miSources: Department for Transport NaPTAN; OurAirports; Overture Maps

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


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Top pubs in Swanlaws

  • Rutherfords Micropub - Kelso

    Bar

    24 Bridge Street The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HL

    11.5 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

    17.5 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

    11.6 miles away

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

  • Fox and Hounds - Denholm, Hawick

    Bar

    Main St, Denholm, Hawick, TD9 8NU

    12.5 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

    Gastropub

    Ancrum, Ancrum, Jedburgh, TD8 6XH

    10.2 miles away

    4 star reviewNice menu and good food - bit pricey

 

Top restaurants in Swanlaws

  • Caddy Mann - Jedburgh

    British Restaurant

    Mounthooly, Jedburgh, TD8 6TJ

    8.2 miles away

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

  • Teviot Smokery Restaurant - Kelso

    Kelso, TD5 8LE

    8 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 Swanlaws

  • Red Lion Hotel - MELROSE, Earlston

    The Square, MELROSE, Earlston, TD4 6DB

    18.5 miles away

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

  • Rose and Thistle Inn - Alwinton, Morpeth

    Alwinton, Alwinton, Morpeth, NE65 7BQ

    11.1 miles away

    5 star reviewIf you are looking for a country pub with stunning views and fantastic good pub grub well priced, go no ...

  • Blue Bell Inn - Ford, Cornhill on Tweed

    Pallinsburn, Ford, Cornhill on Tweed, TD12 4SH

    16.5 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 Swanlaws

  • Just Plum - Kelso

    Gift Shop

    3 The Square, Kelso, TD5 7HQ

    11.5 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 Swanlaws

  • Scott's View - St Boswells, Melrose

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    St Boswells, Melrose, TD6 0AP

    14.3 miles away

    5 star reviewWOW excellent fish, white pudding and chips delivered. So fresh and hot. WOW a super find in St Bothwell ...

  • Exchange Inn - Jedburgh

    Fish and Chips Takeaway

    8 Exchange Street, Jedburgh, TD8 6BH

    7.9 miles away

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

  • Good Food - Earlston

    32 High Street, Earlston, TD4 6HG

    18.4 miles away

    4 star reviewjust had your lemon chicken was very good

 

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