Maps

Maps

1:25,000 scale

The Community Council obtained a licence* in 2016 allowing free access to Ordnance Survey maps, data and aerial photography. Using this resource, the following maps have been created and added to relevant sections of this website

Maps in bold text contain links to further information, and those marked * have an interactive legend

planning applications * (example)
local amenities *
places of interest *
walks
cycle trails around Duns
core paths and cycle trails (eastern Borders) *
properties and post codes
attractions further afield *
Jim Clark Trail
Covid‑19 response (example) and case study
Borders Greenway story map (Tweedbank-Eyemouth proposed path)
local road closure (example)
broadband project (suspended)

Explore our local area using this plain map view

* Public Sector Geospatial Agreement

Watch this three minute video to make best use of the interactive maps

Maps Survey results (October 2021)
Community Map Scotland project (November 2022)
Includes easy to use mapping tools, and is free to all Community Councils
Watch this ‘getting started’ video (34 mins)
Place Making webinars : Scottish Borders Council (2023-24)
Mapping Tools webinar video (120 mins)

Other Maps

SBC has an excellent interactive map of features and facilities in the Borders: boundaries, planning, schools, hospitals, wind farms, and much more. Well worth a look

Here are some useful sources of historical information, including maps:

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