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Ironworks & forges · Scottish Lowlands

Borders College

In or near Newtown St Boswells.

Borders College — college in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.

Borders College, ironworks & forges in Scottish Lowlands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank · 1.6 km

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Borders College, the nearest railway station is Tweedbank, located 1.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TD1 3HE. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for accessibility information.

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About

Borders College is a ironworks in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1984. Wikidata describes it as: "college in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.6080°, -2.7840°.

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Official information

Borders College offers a range of educational programs including full-time, part-time, and apprenticeship courses. The college focuses on providing qualifications that are recognized by employers, preparing students for employment or further education.

From the Wikipedia article

Borders College is a further education institution in the Scottish Borders, Scotland. Its main campus is located in Galashiels. Additionally, the college maintains secondary campuses at Hawick, Tweedbank and Newtown St. Boswells. The college was founded in 1984, by a merger of four pre-existing institutions: the Agricultural Centre at Newtown St. Boswells, Duns Agricultural Centre, Galashiels Technical College, and Henderson Technical College. The Galashiels campus has a Technology Enhanced Care Hub and the Hawick campus has a Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) Hub. Borders College former Principals: Angela Cox (30/01/2017 – 4/09/2022). Elizabeth Anne McIntyre (14/08/2006 – 04/12/2016). Dr Robert Boyd Murray (01/04/1997 – 02/08/2006). Robert Campbell Pearson (16/8/1980 – 31/03/1997). Borders College Honorary Fellows: Bruce Aitchison (2025). Katie Scott (2024). Chris Ball (2023). Jodie Millar (2022). Virginia Grant (2021). Ross Dickinson (2020). Nick Bannerman (2019). Doddie Weir OBE (2018). David Stevenson CBE (2017). Wilma Gunn MBE (2016). Rosamund de la Hey (2015). Catherine Maxwell Stuart (2014). Chris Paterson MBE (2013). Andrew Grant (2012). John Collins (2011). John Alistair Buchan (2010). Gregor Townsend (2009). David A G Kilshaw OBE (2008). Ian Stark OBE (2007). Tony Taylor OBE (2006). Bob Kay CBE (2005). Jill Douglas (2004). Andrew L Tulley MBE JP (2003). Sir David Steel (2002). Sir Archy Kirkwood (2001) Barbara Baker (2000). John Cleland (1999). Keith Geddes CBE (1998).

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Coordinates
55.6080, -2.7840
Postcode
TD1 3HE
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Established
1984
Nearest railway station
Tweedbank1.6 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Borders College?
Borders College is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 3HE).
What is Borders College?
Borders College — college in Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK.
How do I get to Borders College?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 3HE.
When was Borders College built?
Built or established in 1984.
How do I get to Borders College?
The nearest railway station is Tweedbank, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 3HE.