About North Riggs
The street is located within the Scottish Borders Council's jurisdiction. They provide various services, like refuse collection, and manage council tax collection. It's situated in the nation of Scotland.
It is located within the county of , which is a part of the nation of Scotland. It's 300.8 miles North from central London., 32.35 miles South East from Edinburgh, 47.27 miles North from Carlisle and 59.7 miles North West from Newcastle upon Tyne.
NORTH RIGGS is within the Post Town of MELROSE
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Budget Friendly Hotels near North Riggs
| Budget Hotel Name | Distance (miles) |
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1: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A7 Dalkeith Address: Melville Dykes Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
26.78 |
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2: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Musselburgh Address: Carberry Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
27.81 |
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3: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Musselburgh Address: Moto Service Area, Musselburgh, EH21 8RE Telephone: 0871 984 6138 Visit Hotel Page |
28.34 |
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4: Name:Premier Inn Edinburgh A1 Newcraighall Address: 91 Newcraighall Road Telephone: Visit Hotel Page |
29.49 |
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5: Name:Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll Address: 43 Craigmillar Park, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD Telephone: 0871 984 8484 Visit Hotel Page |
30.57 |
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Map of North Riggs
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| Distance Info | Green Circle = 10 Minutes Walk (800 metres) | |
 | Neighbourhood Policing |
| Police Force: Scotland |
| Find a Local Neighbourhood Watch Scheme |
Location Details
| North Riggs | |
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| Latitude | 55.566130 |
| Longitude | -2.712331 |
| OS Easting (X): | 355081 |
| OS Northing (Y): | 630503 |
| OS Grid Reference: | NT551305 |
Sunset and Sunrise times
| Sunrise | 07:07 |
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| Sunset | 18:55 |
Latest Weather Conditions
| Observed at Weather Station: | Charterhall 28 September 2024 at 07:00 (16.20 miles away) |
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| Current Weather: | Partly cloudy (day) |
| Temperature and Humidity: | 3.6°C (91.8%) |
| Wind Direction and Speed: | SW (3 mph) |
Population Statistics
| ONS Area Code | S00094922 & S00094924 |
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| ONS Area Name | Rural Life & Ageing Rural Flat Tenants |
| LSOA Code: | S01012377 |
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| LSOA Name: | Bowden and Lindean Area |
| SOA Code: | 2c |
| SOA Name: | |
| MSOA Code: | S02002320 |
| MSOA Name: | Ettrick Yarrow and Liliesleaf Area |
Nearest Supermarkets
| Asda Galashiels |
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| Currie Road, Galashiels, TD1 2AG |
| 01896 661800 |
| Distance: 4.86 Miles |
| Directions to Asda Galashiels |
| Tesco Galashiels Extra |
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| Paton St, Galashiels, TD1 3AT |
| 0345 026 9548 |
| Distance: 4.94 Miles |
| Directions to Tesco Galashiels Extra |
| Iceland Galashiels |
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| 33/43 High Street, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1RY |
| 01896758565 |
| Distance: 5.19 Miles |
| Directions to Iceland Galashiels |
| Morrisons Hawick |
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| Mart Street, Hawick TD9 9NQ |
| 01450 371611 |
| Distance: 9.95 Miles |
| Directions to Morrisons Hawick |
Telephone Information
| Area Code |
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| Area Code: 01835 - St Boswells |
| Area Code: 01750 - Selkirk |
| Area Code: 01896 - Galashiels |
Local Government
| Local Council Details |
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| Within the area of Scottish Borders |
| Visit the Council's Website |
| Council Headquarters, Newtown St. Boswells, Melrose &TD6 0SA |
| Send email |
| Telephone Number: 0300 100 1800 |
| Local Member of Parliament |
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| Within the Westminster Parliamentary Constituency of Berwickshire &Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| The Member of Parliament is |
| Details for the MP on parliament.uk |
| Details for the MP on theyworkforyou.com |
| In the 2024 General Election won with a majority of 0 the result was . The total electorate was 0 |
| Wards, Parish Councils and County Councils |
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| Ward: Selkirkshire Ward |
| Ceremonial County: |
Nearest Schools
Scotland Primary Schools
Newtown Primary School
Address: Newtown Primary School, Sprouston Road, Newton St Boswells, TD6 0RZ
Distance: 1.73 miles
Contact: 01835 822263
Nearest Hospitals
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| Borders General Hospital | Melrose | TD6 9BS | 3.75 Km | View Directions |
| Melburn Lodge | Borders General Hospital, Melrose | TD6 9BS | 3.75 Km | View Directions |
| Huntlyburn House | The Cottages, Huntlyburn, Melrose | TD6 9BD | 3.78 Km | View Directions |
Nearest Dentists
Dentists
| Name | Address | Postcode | Distance | Map |
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| ALBERT PLACE DENTAL PRACTICE | 23 Albert Place, Galashiels,selkirkshire | TD1 3DL | 7.91 Km | View Directions |
| BANK STREET DENTAL PRACTICE | 19 Bank Street, Galashiels | TD1 1EN | 8.21 Km | View Directions |
| 54 LADHOPE VALE | Galashiels | TD1 1BT | 8.42 Km | View Directions |
Nearest GP Surgeries
Doctors
EILDON SURGERY
Address: AUCTION MARKET, NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS, MELROSE, TD6 0PP
Distance: 1.78 miles
Contact: tel: 01835 822777
LEADERFOOT PRACTICE
Address: BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, TD6 9BS
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 826000
BECS (BORDERS EMERGENCY CARE)
Address: BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE, ROXBURGHSHIRE, TD6 9BS
Distance: 2.33 miles
Contact: :
BRAESIDE MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CURRIE ROAD, GALASHIELS, SELKIRKSHIRE, TD1 2UA
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 661360
WAVERLEY MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: THE HEALTH CENTRE, CURRIE ROAD, GALASHIELS, SELKIRKSHIRE, TD1 2UA
Distance: 4.95 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 661350
EARLSTON MEDICAL PRACTICE
Address: EARLSTON HEALTH CENTRE, MELROSE ROAD, KIDGATE, EARLSTON, TD4 6DW
Distance: 5.05 miles
Contact: tel: 01896 848333
Nearest Dispensing Chemists
Pharmacies
| Name | Address | Postcode | Telephone | Map | Distance in Km |
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| Eildon Pharmacy Ltd | Tweedside Road, Newtown St Boswells | TD6 0PD | 01835 823732 | View Directions | |
| Boots UK Ltd | 27 Market Square, Melrose | TD6 9PL | 01896 822178 | View Directions | |
| Gala Medicines Ltd | 12 Marmion Road, Langlee, Galashiels, | TD1 2DE | 01896 756555 | View Directions |
Nearest Opticians
Opticians
Transport
Nearest Rail Stations
Tweedbank Station is 3.25 miles away.
Address: Tweedbank station, Tweedbank Drive, Tweedbank, Borders, TD1 3AB
Tweedbank is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Tweedbank Station is an unstaffed station.
Galashiels Station is 5.12 miles away.
Address: Galashiels station, Ladhope Vale, Galashiels, Borders, TD1 1BP
Galashiels is situated on the Borders Railway and is managed by ScotRail.
Galashiels Station is an unstaffed station.