The Borders County Railway
The Borders County Railway was never the largest or busiest of railways, but it was deeply connected to the communities it served. Running through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Scottish Borders, it carried people, livestock, goods and stories between towns and villages for generations.
Through a collection of carefully chosen historic maps, this catalogue invites you to rediscover the route, explore the places it connected and experience a landscape shaped by both railway and community.
The Waverley Route
Follow one of Britain's most famous railway journeys through the Scottish Borders and into northern England.
The Waverley Route Collection brings together a series of carefully selected historic maps tracing the line from Edinburgh to Carlisle. Each location has been chosen to showcase the stations, towns, landscapes and communities that developed alongside the railway during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
From major railway centres to remote rural stations, these maps provide a fascinating insight into how the route shaped the lives of the people who lived and worked along it. Whether you are researching family history, exploring railway heritage or simply appreciating the artistry of historic cartography, the collection offers a unique window into a lost railway and the communities it once connected.
Browse the stations below to explore the route and discover the history preserved within each map.
The Reston- Duns- St Boswells Line
This short line stitched together villages, farms and river crossings, moving gently through the soft interior of the Borders. Though much of it has faded from view, the landscape still holds its shape — embankments softened by grass, bridges standing without trains, and towns that grew around the rhythm of arrival and departure. These maps offer a quiet glimpse into a railway that served everyday life with steady purpose.
The North Eastern Railway
Following the eastern reaches of the Borders and the North Sea coast, the North Eastern Railway linked communities, industries and travellers for generations. Through carefully chosen historic maps, this collection explores the towns, villages and landscapes that grew alongside the railway, offering a glimpse into a world shaped by steam, trade and the enduring beauty of the border country.
