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Joanna Cook, conservator at Sir Walter Scotts Abbotsford home in the Scottish Borders, and conservation volunteer Alan Herd assemble a suit of 16th century German tilting armour in the entrance hall of the historic house in preparation for its reopening to the public on 4 July following a multi-million pound restoration.

Sir Walter’s collection heads back home

More than 13,000 historical artefacts collected by Sir Walter Scott are now being moved back into his refurbished Abbotsford home.

Band’s Victoria Halls date

Music lovers will be heading for the town’s Victoria Halls tomorrow for the Selkirk Silver Band Concert at 7.30pm.

Whitmuir appeal decision delayed

There has been a delay with an appeal decision on the refusal of planning permission for lodges at Whitmuir Hall.

Marches ride applications open

Up to 250 riders will take part in a South Marches ride to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Battle of Flodden.

Call for council nominations

Selkirk residents have until 5pm on Thursday to put their name forward to become a community councillor.

Health

The Duke of Gloucester opens the Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital

Duke of Gloucester opens Margaret Kerr Unit at Borders General Hospital

The Duke of Gloucester officially opened the palliative Margaret Kerr Unit at the Borders General Hospital yesterday.

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