Police Scotland Scottish Borders

Official Police Scotland Twitter feed for Scottish Borders. Not for reporting crime. Non-emergency calls dial 101 & 999 in an emergency. Not monitored 24/7.

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

We’ve changed our Twitter names in the Lothians & Scottish Borders. Our handle has changed from @BordersPolice to @PSOSBorders.

See all of our profiles for Lothians & Scottish Borders, and follow for your local updates ⬇️📣

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A6089 in the Scottish Borders on Tuesday, 27 October, 2026.

More here - https://t.co/o5li2AJPFM

[Police Scotland Lothians & Scottish Borders @PSOSLothBord]

Emergency services are in attendance following a serious crash involving two vehicles on the A6089 at Gordon, which was reported around 5.50pm on Tuesday, 27 October, 2026.

The A6089 is closed between Gordon and Whiteburn.

Motorists are advised to use alternative routes.

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

⚠️ The @metoffice has issued an Amber weather warning, in place from 9pm on Saturday 24 October, 2026, until 9pm on Sunday, 25 October, 2026.

For additional information and links including flood alerts, power cut information and travel advice, visit ➡️ https://t.co/vAFRjF7s1O

[Ready Scotland @ReadyScotland]

Strong winds are forecast. Keep your home protected.

Secure loose objects such as ladders, garden furniture or anything that could cause danger.

Find out more at https://t.co/gW4lH7HIVQ

[Met Office @metoffice]

⚠️⚠️ Amber weather warning issued ⚠️⚠️

Strong winds across Scotland and the far north of England and parts of Northern Ireland

Saturday 2100 - Sunday 2100

Latest info 👉 https://t.co/TfU9Ok8qZD

Stay #WeatherAware ⚠️

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

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[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

About 2pm on Wednesday 14th October 2026 within Birgham a Blue Toyota stopped allowing traffic to pass, a Silver/White Land Rover, towing a wire mesh trailer collided with the Toyota. If you have information or footage that could assist please call 101 quote 1620 14/10/26.

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

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[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

We are appealing following the attempted theft of three quad bikes from a farm in the Tweedsmuir area between 1am and 7am Sat 3 Oct, housed not far from the A701 near Glenbreck.

Call us on 101 if you saw anything suspicious or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, ref 0782 of 03/10/26

[Police Scotland @PoliceScotland]

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Police Scotland’s national roll out of body worn video is now complete.

With 16,000 users across the Service, body worn video is helping support safer communities, reduce crime and contribute to a thriving workforce.

Read more ➡️ https://t.co/hZzhGRLD2e

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

Enquiries are ongoing after a sheep was found dead, in the are of Damhead Farm, Traquair. The sheep was attacked by a large black dog between 1:15pm and 2:30pm Thursday 17 Sept 2026. Anyone with info please call 101, quoting incident 1510 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to 10 years for serious sexual and violent abuse against three women.

Liam Scott committed the offences including rape, between 2015 and 2019 in the Scottish Borders.

More here - https://t.co/ckeG10xDmF

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

We are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A68 in the Scottish Borders.

The incident happened around 9pm on Saturday, 12 September, 2026 near St. Boswells.

Statement: https://t.co/bd9sSBzbmu

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[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

Road Safety Event being held at Morrisons, Mart Street, Hawick on Saturday 29th August from 10am until 2 pm. Come along and meet teams from Scottish Fire and Rescue, Biker Down and Police Scotland.

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

Road Safety Event being held at Morrisons, Mart Street, Hawick on Saturday 29th August from 10am until 2 pm. Come along and meet teams from Scottish Fire and Rescue, Biker Down and Police Scotland.

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

We are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash on the A72 near Skirling in the Borders.

The incident happened around 12.50am on Monday, 17 August.

Full appeal: https://t.co/ywrF93mJWz

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

Police are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Hawick.

A significant number of whisky bottles were stolen from within a business premises on Commercial Road.

Read more: https://t.co/1FZScRYmDH

[Police Scotland Scottish Borders @PSOSBorders]

Officers are appealing for information following a break-in and theft at a premises in Hawick.

Around 10.45pm on Saturday, 15 August, 2026, we received a report of a break in to Minto Golf Club, Minto.

https://t.co/Vd2OSjGskS