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
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Other Maps
- community council boundaries
- listed buildings
- old maps of the area
- heritage paths
- Berwichshire Green Map
- Archeology in the Lammermuirs
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:
- Historic Scotland
- Historic Environment Scotland
- National Library of Scotland (old maps of the area)
- Vision of Britain through Time
(hover over map to pause}
Aerial Views
Have a look at high definition aerial views of Gavinton, Fogo, Polwarth and Cothill
Digital Mapping
If you’re interested in the extraordinary advances in digital mapping, have a look at the videos on this website
Ordnance Survey History
This one‑hour TV programme tells the fascinating history of Ordnance Survey
Brilliant Maps
If you enjoy maps, check out this website