Independent 8. The historic counties of Peeblesshire, Roxburghshire, Berwickshire and Selkirkshire. Sparsely populated and very hilly; the Scottish government is reopening the Waverley line.
Aileen Orr (East Berwickshire) moved from Scottish National Party to Independent in June 2025.
Next local elections
2027
Election cycle
Full
Local authority type
Scotland
Address
Council Headquarters, Newtown St Boswells, Melrose TD6 0SA
Phone
01835 824000
Website
http://www.scotborders.gov.uk/
Council Tax (Band D)
£1491.72