Burnhead

Settlement in Roxburghshire

Scotland

Burnhead

Wheelie bin graveyard above Hawick Green-topped wheelie bins stored at a former landfill site, following Scottish Borders Council&#039;s decision to cease kerbside collection of garden waste last year, as an economy measure. Householders now have the option of taking garden waste to recycling sites or paying for collection. — Wheelie bin graveyard above Hawick Credit: Jim Barton

Burnhead is a small village located in the county of Roxburghshire, in the southeastern part of Scotland. Situated about 5 miles south of Hawick, Burnhead is nestled in a picturesque rural setting, surrounded by rolling hills and lush green fields. The village is part of the Scottish Borders region, known for its stunning landscapes and rich history.

Despite its small size, Burnhead has a close-knit community and offers a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere for its residents. The village primarily consists of traditional stone houses and cottages, giving it a charming and timeless appeal. The local economy is primarily based on agriculture and farming, with many residents engaged in livestock rearing and crop cultivation.

While there are limited amenities directly in Burnhead, nearby Hawick provides access to a wider range of services such as shops, schools, and healthcare facilities. The village is well-connected to the surrounding areas through a network of roads, making it easily accessible for both residents and visitors.

For those seeking outdoor activities, Burnhead offers ample opportunities for exploring the beautiful Scottish countryside. The surrounding hills and valleys are perfect for hiking, cycling, and horse riding. The area is also known for its abundance of wildlife, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers.

Overall, Burnhead is a charming rural village in Roxburghshire, Scotland, known for its scenic beauty, agricultural heritage, and warm community spirit.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 55.435422/-2.7759485 or Grid Reference NT5116. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wheelie bin graveyard above Hawick Green-topped wheelie bins stored at a former landfill site, following Scottish Borders Council&#039;s decision to cease kerbside collection of garden waste last year, as an economy measure. Householders now have the option of taking garden waste to recycling sites or paying for collection.

Wheelie bin graveyard above Hawick

Green-topped wheelie bins stored at a former landfill site, following Scottish Borders Council's decision to cease kerbside collection of garden waste last year, as an economy measure. Householders now have the option of taking garden waste to recycling sites or paying for collection.

River Teviot, Hawick Hawick High School on the left.

River Teviot, Hawick

Hawick High School on the left.

Common Haugh, Hawick The car park was empty as it was closed for line work.

Common Haugh, Hawick

The car park was empty as it was closed for line work.

Lawson Bridge, Hawick A little upstream of its predecessor, it is often used by Hawick High School pupils to get their buses on The Haugh.

Lawson Bridge, Hawick

A little upstream of its predecessor, it is often used by Hawick High School pupils to get their buses on The Haugh.

Cauld, Hawick The River Teviot in a relatively benign mood. Note the big shingle bank beneath the cauld.

Cauld, Hawick

The River Teviot in a relatively benign mood. Note the big shingle bank beneath the cauld.

Cauld, Hawick The weir upstream of the town during a spate. All footbridges were closed at the time.

Cauld, Hawick

The weir upstream of the town during a spate. All footbridges were closed at the time.

Teviot in spate After some hours of heavy rain.

Teviot in spate

After some hours of heavy rain.

Cauld, Hawick The Teviot shortly after it flooded the Common Haugh.

Cauld, Hawick

The Teviot shortly after it flooded the Common Haugh.

Flooded path, Hawick A wall gives some protection to Hawick High School as the Teviot rises to the edge of major flooding.

Flooded path, Hawick

A wall gives some protection to Hawick High School as the Teviot rises to the edge of major flooding.

Lawson Bridge, Hawick The river level is dropping after a rapid rise during heavy rain. The Common Haugh had flooded.

Lawson Bridge, Hawick

The river level is dropping after a rapid rise during heavy rain. The Common Haugh had flooded.

Common Haugh, Hawick The school bus for Newcastleton before a fraught journey home.

Common Haugh, Hawick

The school bus for Newcastleton before a fraught journey home.

Buccleuch Road, Hawick

Buccleuch Road, Hawick

Cauld, Hawick There is a big pile of shingle, deposited by recent spates.

Cauld, Hawick

There is a big pile of shingle, deposited by recent spates.

St Andrewâs Care Home, Hawick This former convent at Stirches has a commanding position overlooking the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders.

St Andrewâs Care Home, Hawick

This former convent at Stirches has a commanding position overlooking the town of Hawick in the Scottish Borders.

Haugh Car Park This is an unusual car park in a town, in that there was no charge. There is also, according to the signs, a market held here one day a week.

Haugh Car Park

This is an unusual car park in a town, in that there was no charge. There is also, according to the signs, a market held here one day a week.

Lawson Bridge A footbridge over the River Teviot.

Lawson Bridge

A footbridge over the River Teviot.

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Teviot Church, Hawick The former St. George&#039;s United Free Church.
The architect was J.P. Alison and the church was built 1913-16.

Teviot Church, Hawick

The former St. George's United Free Church. The architect was J.P. Alison and the church was built 1913-16.

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Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary and St. David A modest building which barely stands out among its residential and industrial neighbours.

Roman Catholic Church of St. Mary and St. David

A modest building which barely stands out among its residential and industrial neighbours.

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Burnhead is located at Grid Ref: NT5116 (Lat: 55.435422, Lng: -2.7759485)

Unitary Authority: The Scottish Borders

Police Authority: The Lothians and Scottish Borders

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 55.435422,-2.7759485

Created By: Merkaartor 0.12

Lat/Long: 55.4339016/-2.7798735

Bus Stop

The Whins

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Naptan Bearing: NE

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Shelter: yes

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Lat/Long: 55.4384544/-2.7777491

Bus Stop

Wilton Hill

Bus: yes

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Public Transport: platform

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Source: naptan_import

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Bus Stop

Whins Cottage

Bus: yes

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Naptan Bearing: S

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Operator: Scottish Borders Council

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Ref: 6900463

Source: NaPTAN

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Bus Stop

Silverbuthall Road

Bus: yes

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Naptan Bearing: S

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Naptan Indicator: at Shop

Naptan Landmark: Shop

Naptan NaptanCode: 72725949

Naptan Street: Silverbuthall Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

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Bus Stop

Silverbuthall Road

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Naptan Bearing: N

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Naptan Indicator: opp shop

Naptan Landmark: Shop

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726297

Naptan Street: Silverbuthall Road

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4344197/-2.7833751

Bus Stop

Howdenbank

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900886

Naptan Bearing: S

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Naptan Indicator: o/s 37

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Naptan Street: Howdenbank

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4336365/-2.7821901

Bus Stop

Howdenbank

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Naptan Bearing: N

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Naptan NaptanCode: 72726498

Naptan Street: Howdenbank

Naptan Verified: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.433321/-2.7823419

Bus Stop

Wilton Cemetery

Bus: yes

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Naptan Bearing: S

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Naptan Landmark: Wilton Cemetery

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Naptan Street: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

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Bus Stop

Wilton Cemetery

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900891

Naptan Bearing: N

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Naptan Indicator: opp Lodge

Naptan Landmark: Wilton Cemetery

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Naptan Street: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4331227/-2.7796197

Bus Stop

Burnfoot Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900892

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan CommonName: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Indicator: Opp Ivanhoe Terrace

Naptan Landmark: Ivanhoe Terrace

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726945

Naptan Street: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4330258/-2.7760135

Bus Stop

Burnfoot Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900893

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Indicator: nr Ivanhoe Terrace

Naptan Landmark: Ivanhoe Terrace

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726963

Naptan Street: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4331829/-2.7758122

Bus Stop

Burnfoot Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900894

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Indicator: opp The Meadows

Naptan Landmark: The Meadows

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726956

Naptan Street: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4346554/-2.7731543

Bus Stop

Burnfoot Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900895

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan CommonName: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Indicator: at The Meadows

Naptan Landmark: The Meadows

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726969

Naptan Street: Burnfoot Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4347243/-2.7722074

Bus Stop

Burnfoot Shops

Bus: yes

Departures Board: timetable

Local Ref: AT

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900896

Naptan Bearing: N

Naptan CommonName: Shops

Naptan Indicator: At

Naptan Landmark: Bus Shelter

Naptan NaptanCode: 72727286

Naptan Street: Kenilworth Ave

Naptan Verified: no

Operator: Borders Buses

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4355733/-2.7689595

Bus Stop

Galalaw Road

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900902

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Galalaw Road

Naptan Indicator: o/s 34

Naptan Landmark: Boonraw Road

Naptan NaptanCode: 72727234

Naptan Street: Eildon Road

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.438514/-2.7721487

Bus Stop

Hillend Drive

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900903

Naptan Bearing: W

Naptan CommonName: Hillend Drive

Naptan Indicator: o/s 156

Naptan Landmark: Hillend Drive

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726984

Naptan Street: Hillend Drive

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4379188/-2.7757628

Bus Stop

Hillend Drive

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900904

Naptan Bearing: S

Naptan CommonName: Hillend Drive

Naptan Indicator: o/s 108

Naptan Landmark: Hillend Drive

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726979

Naptan Street: Hillend Drive

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4365242/-2.7774582

Bus Stop

Hillend Drive

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900905

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Hillend Drive

Naptan Indicator: opp 39

Naptan Landmark: Hillend Drive

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726975

Naptan Street: Hillend Drive

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4355885/-2.7762229

Bus Stop

Fraser Avenue

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900906

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Fraser Avenue

Naptan Indicator: Bus Shelter

Naptan Landmark: Hillend Drive

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726985

Naptan Street: Fraser Avenue

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: yes

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4369042/-2.7742256

Bus Stop

Fraser Avenue

Bus: yes

Naptan AtcoCode: 6900907

Naptan Bearing: E

Naptan CommonName: Fraser Avenue

Naptan Indicator: Ruberslaw Road

Naptan Landmark: Ruberslaw Road

Naptan NaptanCode: 72726987

Naptan Street: Fraser Avenue

Naptan Verified: no

Public Transport: platform

Shelter: no

Source: naptan_import

Lat/Long: 55.4366742/-2.7707914

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4358313/-2.7820455

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4375057/-2.7793078

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4366171/-2.7814495

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4319/-2.7798119

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.431818/-2.778165

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4328371/-2.7807014

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4331003/-2.7809614

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4326453/-2.7810945

Post Office

Burnfoot Post Office

Addr City: Hawick

Addr Country: GB

Addr Housenumber: 5

Addr Postcode: TD9 8EG

Addr Street: Kenilworth Avenue

Addr Village: Burnfoot

Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-17:30; Sa 07:00-16:30

Ref Pol Id: 3180

Source: Local knowledge

Lat/Long: 55.4356232/-2.7694352

Give Way

Direction: backward

Lat/Long: 55.4385787/-2.7772598

Burnfoot

Name Gd: Bun na h-Aibhne

Name Sco: Burnfit

Place: suburb

Wikidata: Q4999714

Wikipedia: en:Burnfoot, Scottish Borders

Lat/Long: 55.4355576/-2.7687179

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4351843/-2.7806251

The wee shop

Addr Street: Silverbuthall Road

Name En: The wee shop

Shop: convenience

Lat/Long: 55.4343016/-2.7831849

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 55.4324636/-2.7804825

Crossing

Crossing: unmarked

Crossing Island: yes

Tactile Paving: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4381338/-2.7779056

Pharmacy

Borders Pharmacy

Addr City: Hawick

Addr Housenumber: 11-13

Addr Postcode: TD9 8EG

Addr Street: Kenilworth Avenue

Dispensing: yes

Drive Through: no

Healthcare: pharmacy

Operator: Borders Pharmacy

Website: https://borderspharmacy.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 55.4354942/-2.7694294

Fast Food

Tony's Takeaway

Addr City: Hawick

Addr Housenumber: 15

Addr Postcode: TD9 8EG

Addr Street: Kenilworth Avenue

Cuisine: fish_and_chips

Delivery: yes

Drive Through: no

Internet Access: no

Outdoor Seating: no

Phone: +44 1450 378943

Website: https://tonystakeawayhawick.co.uk/Menu

Lat/Long: 55.4357924/-2.7694316

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.43472/-2.7804598

Dorota's Wonder Cakes

Addr City: Hawick

Addr Housenumber: 25

Addr Postcode: TD9 8EY

Addr Street: Ruberslaw Road

Description: Cake baker

Phone: +44 7928 969787

Shop: bakery

Website: https://dorotaswondercakes.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 55.4374373/-2.7726882

Forever Scotland

Addr City: Hawick

Addr Housenumber: 22

Addr Postcode: TD9 8EZ

Addr Street: Leishman Place

Office: consulting

Opening Hours Covid19: closed

Website: http://www.foreverscotland.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 55.4379082/-2.7721378

A1 Taxis Hawick

Addr City: Hawick

Addr Housenumber: 9

Addr Postcode: TD9 8DR

Addr Street: Boonraw Road

Office: transport

Phone: +44 7707 480147

Website: http://a1taxis-hawick.co.uk/

Lat/Long: 55.4391916/-2.7720704

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 55.4375706/-2.7802858

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 55.4326654/-2.7800692

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4369557/-2.7794454

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

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Noexit: yes

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Noexit: yes

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Noexit: yes

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Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4373496/-2.7794412

Noexit: yes

Lat/Long: 55.4360989/-2.7806006

Give Way

Direction: forward

Lat/Long: 55.4376289/-2.7785149

Generator Method: photovoltaic

Generator Output Electricity: yes

Generator Source: solar

Generator Type: solar_photovoltaic_panel

Power: generator

Lat/Long: 55.4362313/-2.7800607

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.437826/-2.7800044

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.4385724/-2.7788973

Power: pole

Lat/Long: 55.4390041/-2.779699

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