Rent in St Boswells, Scottish Borders

St Boswells is an attractive village on the banks of the River Tweed, just south of Newtown St Boswells and close to Melrose. The village green — one of the largest in Scotland — hosts the annual St Boswells Fair, a livestock and trading fair with roots going back to the Middle Ages. The village has a peaceful, leafy character with mature trees, handsome stone houses, and easy access to the Tweed for fishing and walking. Dryburgh Abbey, one of the great Border abbeys, is just a mile downstream. Rental properties in St Boswells are moderately priced. One-bedroom flats rent from £425-£550, two-bedroom properties from £525-£700, and three-bedroom houses from £675-£900. The housing stock is predominantly attractive stone-built cottages and houses, with some modern infill. The village is smaller and quieter than Melrose but shares many of its advantages — proximity to the Tweed, beautiful countryside, and access to the Borders Railway. Transport links are good for a village: the A68 is nearby (via Newtown St Boswells), and the Borders Railway at Tweedbank is about 5 miles. the Scottish Borders is approximately 38 miles via the A68 (about 60 minutes). Bus services connect to Melrose, Galashiels, Kelso, and Jedburgh via the A68 corridor. Amenities within the village include a hotel, a village shop, and the Buccleuch Arms — a well-regarded country inn. St Boswells Primary School is popular with families. Secondary pupils attend Earlston High School. The Borders General Hospital is about 2 miles away. St Boswells suits families seeking a safe, attractive village with good schools and green space, retirees, and those who want Melrose-adjacent living at slightly lower prices. The Tweed, the Eildon Hills, and some of the Borders' finest countryside are on the doorstep.