Scottish Borders, in numbers
Projects
Scottish Borders council area. Every figure carries its own date.
The local plans, investments and decisions worth following.
3 selected records checked against official sources. A plan is not a completed project; each record shows the stage its source establishes.
Peebles
Peebles High School
The capital strategy records the school’s completion in October 2025 and pupils attending from November.
Open to pupils since November 2025. · source does not state a status date
Responsible body: Scottish Borders Council
What the source says: The capital strategy records the school’s completion in October 2025 and pupils attending from November.
Next thing to establish: What dated decision or progress report confirms the current stage?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified, but a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT STRATEGY 2026/27 →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Learn from the new school in use →
Match long-term buildings to an ageing population →
How to track delivery →Hawick
Hawick High School replacement
Superstructure work has begun on the new school following initial works in 2025.
Construction underway. · evidence dated 2026-07-06
Responsible body: Scottish Borders Council
What the source says: Superstructure work has begun on the new school following initial works in 2025.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified, but a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Councillors, pupils, staff, and Construction partners meet to mark progress of new Hawick High School | Scottish Borders Council →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Build inclusion into Hawick’s new school →
How to track delivery →Hawick and Tweedbank
Teviotdale and Tweedbank leisure renewal
Investment has been agreed for Teviotdale Leisure Centre and conversion of the Tweedbank indoor bowling centre.
Investment agreed; redevelopment programme remains ahead. · evidence dated 2026-05-25
Responsible body: Scottish Borders Council
What the source says: Investment has been agreed for Teviotdale Leisure Centre and conversion of the Tweedbank indoor bowling centre.
Next thing to establish: What is the approved cost, including ongoing maintenance?
Progress, funding and source
- Cost
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Funding
- Not established by the evidence checked.
- Area covered
- The named location is verified, but a current ward boundary match and the extent of benefits have not been verified. No ward-level outcome is inferred.
No verified ward footprint is assigned.
Almost £5m to be invested into Hawick and Tweedbank sport and leisure facilities | Scottish Borders Council →
Source checked 2026-10-17. A plan or announcement is not proof of completion.
Questions for the next progress report
- Which funding is committed, and what remains conditional?
- Which neighbourhoods are covered by an official project plan, and which benefits still need testing?
- What is the next published milestone, and what evidence will show residents benefit?
Explain how leisure changes affect existing users →
Match long-term buildings to an ageing population →
How to track delivery →