Buying Land in Scottish Borders
South Scotland · SCOTLAND
Key Facts
Avg. Price/Acre
£3,500
area
1,827 sq miles
major Towns
Hawick, Galashiels, Peebles, Kelso, Jedburgh
population
116,000
Buyers looking at land in the Scottish Borders tend to be farmers extending holdings, smallholders seeking rural plots, and investors with an eye on forestry or amenity land. Before making an offer, it is worth checking title, access rights, flood risk, and any agricultural or planning designations that affect what the land can be used for. BuyLand does not list or sell land, but it provides plot reports, HM Land Registry documents, and free land valuations to help buyers go in with a clear picture.
What land actually sells for in Scottish Borders
The Scottish Borders covers 1,827 square miles with a population of around 116,000, spread across market towns such as Hawick, Galashiels, Kelso, Peebles, and Jedburgh. Agricultural land in the region typically changes hands at around £3,500 per acre, though individual sales will vary depending on ground quality, access, and what sits on the title. Recorded land transactions in this area are relatively few, which means the market is thin and comparable evidence can be hard to find. Buyers should treat any valuation carefully and verify the specifics of a plot rather than rely on broad averages.
Where to find land for sale in Scottish Borders
BuyLand doesn't list plots. Land for sale in Scottish Borders is mostly marketed through the major portals under their land categories, through regional land and farm agents, and at property auctions, where plots often sell with short completion deadlines.
Wherever you find a plot, the checks matter more than the listing. Flood risk, planning constraints, access and legal title vary field by field, and the asking price tells you none of it.
Local planning authority: view the planning portal → for local plans, constraints and application history.