Southdean
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Coordinates: 55°22′34″N 2°35′01″W / 55.3761°N 2.5835°W
| Southdean | |
| Scots: Soothdean | |
  Southdean Southdean shown within the Scottish Borders | |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Southern Scots | |
| OS grid reference | NT631092 |
| Council area | Scottish Borders |
| Lieutenancy area | Roxburgh, Ettrick and Lauderdale |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | HAWICK |
| Postcode district | TD9 |
| Dialling code | 01450 |
| Police | Scottish |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| EU Parliament | Scotland |
| UK Parliament | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Scottish Parliament | Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire |
Southdean is a village in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, on the A6088, by the Rule Water and in the Wauchope Forest area. Other settlements nearby include Abbotrule, Bedrule, Bonchester Bridge, Denholm, Hallrule, Hobkirk and the Swinnie Forest.
James Telfer (1802 - 1862) was born in Southdean, and wrote ballads about farming life, typically with a zoological slant.
See also
External links
- RCAHMS record for Southdean Parish (a.k.a. Charteris P.)
- Forestry Commission / Southdean Community Council consultation
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