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Archaeologists have uncovered what may be Scotland’s first standard gauge railway—predating previously known examples by dozens of years. Built in 1722 to transport coal from Tranent to the salt pans ...

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Archaeologists have found the remains of a 'lost' castle on a remote Scottish island once home to a wealthy kingdom. The castle, on the island of Islay, was the centre of power for the Lords of the ...

Thousands of homes were left with low pressure or no water supplies in the Borders [Getty Images] Scottish Water has started door-to-door visits across the Borders to help customers claim compensation ...

Scottish Water has started door-to-door visits across the Borders to help customers claim compensation for a loss of supplies last month. About 6,000 customers were affected in the Duns, Eccles, ...

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