Newtown St Boswells
in The Scottish Borders of Scotland, United Kingdom

Noteable things around
Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
55.579 and -2.669 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
N 55° 34' 43" and W -2° 40' 7"
Currency and Currency Code:
Pound - GBP
Spoken languages:
English, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:37 AM (Thursday)
Timezone: Europe/London
UTC/GMT offset: 0 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
7:59 am and 3:54 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-45.883 and 170.633 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Pukehiki
References
This place on Wikipedia
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Current travel safety evaluation for United Kingdom in Northern Europe

Safety Score: 3,0 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning we advice caution when travelling to United Kingdom.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning United Kingdom. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Newtown St Boswells

Newtown St Boswells in The Scottish Borders (Scotland) with it's 1,330 citizens is a town in United Kingdom about 300 mi (or 483 km) north of London, the country's capital city.

Current time in Newtown St Boswells is now 10:37 AM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Europe / London with an UTC offset of zero hours. We know of 11 airports near Newtown St Boswells, of which 5 are larger airports. The closest airport in United Kingdom is Edinburgh Airport in a distance of 37 mi (or 60 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in United Kingdom is New Lanark in a distance of 19 mi (or 30 km), East. Also, if you like playing golf, there is an option about 31 mi (or 49 km). away. Looking for a place to stay? we compiled a list of available hotels close to the map centre further down the page.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Haddington, Rochester, Dalkeith, Kirknewton and Ford. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 2°C / 36 °F

Morning Temperature -3°C / 27 °F
Evening Temperature 1°C / 34 °F
Night Temperature 1°C / 33 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 58%
Air Pressure 997 hPa
Wind Speed Moderate breeze with 12 km/h (8 mph) from South-East
Cloud Conditions Clear sky, covering 0% of sky
General Conditions Sky is clear

Friday, 22nd of November 2024

3°C (38 °F)
-1°C (31 °F)
Sky is clear, moderate breeze, clear sky.

Saturday, 23rd of November 2024

1°C (34 °F)
8°C (47 °F)
Rain and snow, strong breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 24th of November 2024

9°C (47 °F)
8°C (46 °F)
Light rain, fresh breeze, overcast clouds.

Hotels and Places to Stay

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Address
0,7 mi
St Boswells
TD6 0RQ Scottish Borders
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 11:00 - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Kings Arms Hotel

Address
2,4 mi
High Street
TD6 9PB Melrose
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: 10:00 - Checkin: 14:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Four Seasons Resort Anguilla

Address
4,7 mi
BARNES BAY PO BOX 8028
AI-2640 East End
United Kingdom

Time Information

Checkout: - Checkin: 15:00
Reception
Weekday: -
Weekend: closed


Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Published: September 10, 2012
Length: 49:56 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: AwesomeBritain

Leaderfoot Railway Viaduct over the River Tweed to the east of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. Opened in 1863 and last used in 1965.


Leaderfoot Viaduct River Tweed Borders Of Scotland

Published: October 19, 2012
Length: 22:00 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland Autumn video of Leaderfoot Viaduct over the River Tweed on visit to the Scottish Borders. This Scottish viaduct which is no longer used by trains, was opened on November 16th,...


Scott's View - Timelapse

Published: November 22, 2014
Length: 23:03 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Graeme Webb Photography

First attempt at a photography time lapse video taken at Scott's View near Earlston in the Scottish Borders - Graeme Webb Photography - http://www.gwphotography.co.uk.


Follow the leader

Published: January 27, 2014
Length: 35:51 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kenneth Halley

A day chasing Grayling on the River Leader, in the Scottish Borders.


Sir Walter Scott View Borders Of Scotland

Published: October 21, 2012
Length: 54:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: tourscotland

Tour Scotland Autumn video Scott's View on visit to the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott.


Scottish Highlander (Wół Piżmowy)

Published: April 12, 2008
Length: 42:37 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: zmijagra

Scottish (OX) Highlander cought at Scott's Vieww nearby Galashiels.


Scott's View - Time Lapse #2

Published: November 22, 2014
Length: 15:48 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Graeme Webb Photography

Photography time lapse video from Scott's View in the Scottish Borders - Graeme Webb Photography - http://www.gwphotography.co.uk.


York City v Carlisle United match highlights

Published: March 15, 2015
Length: 29:23 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: OfficialCUFC

Our highlights packages this season are sponsored by CUSC London Branch. Go to http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org for more information on the Branch and to join.


Coventry City vs Carlisle United - League One 2013/14

Published: February 19, 2014
Length: 17:18 min
Rating: 4 of 5
Author: OfficialCUFC

Coventry City 1-2 Carlisle United. Highlights from Carlisle's Sky Bet League One match against Coventry at Sixfields Stadium.


Match action from Bradford City v Carlisle United - 10 August 2013

Published: August 14, 2013
Length: 11:39 min
Rating: 3 of 5
Author: OfficialCUFC

Action from the Bradford City v Carlisle United Sky Bet League One game at the Coral Windows Stadium on Saturday 10 August 2013.


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Dryburgh Abbey

Dryburgh Abbey, near Dryburgh on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, was nominally founded on 10 November (Martinmas) 1150 in an agreement between Hugh de Morville, Lord of Lauderdale and Constable of Scotland, and the Premonstratensian canons regular from Alnwick Abbey in Northumberland. The arrival of the canons along with their first abbot, Roger, took place on 13 December 1152.

Located at 55.5771, -2.64944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
15th-century architecture, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in the Scottish Borders, Listed monasteries in Scotland, Premonstratensian monasteries in Scotland, Scheduled Ancient Monuments in Scotland, Buildings and structures in the Scottish Borders, 1150 establishments, Religious organizations established in the 1150s, Christian monasteries established in the 12th century

Eildon

Eildon is the largest committee area of the Scottish Borders Council, with a population of 34,892 at the latest census in 2001.

Located at 55.586, -2.681 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Eildon

Dryburgh Bridge

Located at 55.5799, -2.6503 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Bridges across the River Tweed, Bridges in the Scottish Borders, Bridges completed in 1817, Bridges completed in 1872, Suspension bridges in the United Kingdom, Cable-stayed bridges in the United Kingdom

Dryburgh

Dryburgh is a village in the Scottish Borders region of Scotland, famous for the ruined Dryburgh Abbey.

Located at 55.579, -2.65 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Villages in the Scottish Borders

Bemersyde House

Bemersyde House is a historic house in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, formerly in Berwickshire. The nearest towns are Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose, and Dryburgh. The William Wallace Statue, Bemersyde is on the Bemersyde Estate. Dating back to 1535 as a peel tower, Bemersyde was bought by the British Government in 1921 and presented to Field-Marshal The 1st Earl Haig, the British Commander in World War I. The House is the seat of Clan Haig. Sir Walter Scott was a friend of the family.

Located at 55.5916, -2.64892 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the Scottish Borders, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed buildings in the Scottish Borders, Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes

Leaderfoot Viaduct

Leaderfoot Viaduct is a railway viaduct over the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. It is 2.5 km east of Melrose at grid reference NT574347. The viaduct was opened on 16 November 1863 to carry the Berwickshire Railway, which connected Reston with St Boswells (on the Edinburgh to Carlisle "Waverley Line"), via Duns and Greenlaw. The engineers of the railway were Charles Jopp and Wylie & Peddie.

Located at 55.604, -2.67769 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Railway bridges in Scotland, Bridges in the Scottish Borders, Category A listed buildings in Scotland, Listed bridges in Scotland, Listed buildings in the Scottish Borders

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel

Dryburgh Abbey Hotel is a baronial country house hotel, located on the banks of the River Tweed, about 5 km south east of Melrose in the Scottish Borders. The modern house was first constructed in 1845 and it was converted into a hotel in 1932. It is next to the ruins of Dryburgh Abbey.

Located at 55.5801, -2.64926 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article, Homepage
Reportedly haunted locations in Scotland, Hotels in Scotland, Buildings and structures in the Scottish Borders, Hotels established in 1932, Country houses in Scotland, Houses completed in 1845

William Wallace Statue, Bemersyde

The William Wallace Statue in the grounds of the Bemersyde estate, near Melrose in the Scottish Borders is a statue commemorating William Wallace. It was commissioned by David Steuart Erskine, 11th Earl of Buchan, and it protected as a category B listed building. The statue was made of red sandstone by John Smith of Darnick and was erected in 1814. It stands 31 feet high and depicts Wallace looking over the River Tweed.

Located at 55.5862, -2.6495 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Buildings and structures in the Scottish Borders, Monuments and memorials in Scotland, William Wallace, Outdoor sculptures in Scotland, Listed buildings in the Scottish Borders, Category B listed buildings in Scotland, Stone sculptures, 1814 sculptures, Statues in the United Kingdom


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Newtown St Boswells