Getting Around
The links on this page provide information on travel in the Scottish Borders area, how we (the Council) look after the public roads and the location and duration of roadworks and road closures. There is even some information on leisure travel (to help you make the most of the beautiful scenery the area has to offer).
- Local Transport Strategy
- Motoring in the Borders
- Travelling by Public Transport
- Route Planner and Live Traffic Information (link to transportdirect.info)
- Maps of the Area (link to streetmap.co.uk)
- Roads General Information
- Roadworks and Closures
- The Waverley Railway
- Cycling
- Car Parks
- Travelling in Winter
- Scenic Drives
- Distances by Road
South East Scotland Partnership (External Link)
Where appropriate, we have included Frequently Asked Questions on the pages within "Getting Around".
However, if you cannot find a page relevant to your enquiry, try the main FAQ section of the site where you will find more questions that could help.
Fancy sharing a lift?
Residents of the Scottish Borders now have the opportunity to sign up to a car-sharing scheme. The scheme, tripshareborders.com provides details of drivers who are willing 
to car share or seeking a lift not just locally, but nationally. The scheme is funded by the Scottish Executive through
the South East of Scotland Transport Partnership (SESTRAN) and supported by Scottish Borders Council.
Here in the Council we are leading the way with our own scheme to encourage our staff to share a lift to work. If you work for the Council, or even know someone who does, see the Council's own tripshare page.
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