About the area
Clovenfords is expanding village in the central Scottish Borders with a population nearing 1,000 and some 350 households. A further 50 are located in the surrounding hamlets of Caddonfoot, Peel, Caddonhaugh and Torwoodlee.
Clovenfords was home to the long closed Tweed Vineries, which produced 15,000 pounds of grapes at its peak and the village hotel saw Sir Walter Scott and William Wordsworth as guests (source).
It is represented by:
- Clovenfords and District Community Council
- Three councillors for the Tweeddale East ward of Scottish Borders Council
- The MSP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale
- The seven regional MSPs for the South of Scotland
- The MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Local services
The village shop offers a range of groceries and crafts.
A mobile Post Office operates from the hotel car park. The current opening hours are:
Mondays: 9am – 10.30am
Tuesdays: 9am – 10.30am
Wednesdays: 9am – 10.30am
Thursday: 9am – 10.30am
For more information see the Post Office website: Clovenfords Mobile Service Post Office
Transport
The X62 bus passes through the village, connecting to Galashiels, Peebles and Edinburgh.
Local activities
This website has a directory of local groups which run a range of activities.
Leisure
Walking: Paths around Galashiels, Paths around Innerleithen and Walkerburn
Cycling and mountain biking: Yair Forest, Glentress Forest, Yair Bridge
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