IT’S been a whole year since the Borders Railway was officially opened and research suggests that it’s had nothing but a positive influence on the housing market along its line from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank. The line was opened by the Queen last September.
The closest settlements to Edinburgh along the line are Eskbank, Newtongrange and Gorebridge, all of which now have their own station and direct link to the capital, and the availability of the new railway has certainly increased the appeal of these new suburban locations.
Savills' country houses team member, Anna Gardiner, said: “The Borders Railway was eagerly anticipated by existing residents, looking to access all that Edinburgh has to offer from jobs, highly regarded schools and vibrant culture. 
"Equally, there was latent demand from developers and buyers, particularly those with growing families, who had been priced out of an overheated Edinburgh market. 
"Visit Scotland also report an upturn in tourism since the opening of the railway, an important part of the local economy, with increased visitor numbers.
“With just over 50 minutes from start to finish, it quickly leaves Edinburgh behind and transports passengers towards a pretty landscape of heather-covered hills, church spires, fertile farmland, and attractive houses strung out along the River Tweed. 
"The Scottish Borders were always picturesque, but the new rail link is shining a spotlight on the Borders and new potential buyers are now beginning to realise its many attributes.”