Property, homes and houses for sale in Heriot

Heriot is a small village lying on Heriot Water in the Moorfoot Hills region of the Scottish Borders. The Moorfoot Hills is a range of grass covered hills that runs from Tynehead in the north-east to Peebles in the south-west. The highest point is Windlestraw Law that rises to a height of 659m or 2,162 feet. Looking out on these hills from the village of Heriot and scattered about the countryside are little more than 170 cottages and houses.

If you are looking for property for sale in Heriot offering 3 bedrooms, there are charming, detached cottages with wonderful views of the countryside. Estate agents in Heriot also represent houses offering 4 or more bedrooms such as renovated farmhouses and modern, detached, family houses with large gardens. For details of any flats for sale in Heriot and for information regarding all available property, please contact Heriot estate agents.

Amenities for Heriot properties

It may be remote, cut off when it snows in the winter, but Heriot is a thriving community with over 50 children in its local primary school. It is a village with active community groups including Heriot Women's Rural Institute, the Brownies, a karate club and a popular after school club. Heriot is served by a mobile library, doorstep milk and grocery deliveries, a post office and village store, heating and plumbing services, and a local painter and decorator.

Transport in Heriot

Heriot is on the B709 which connects to the main A7. A bus route operates through Heriot every 30 minutes at peak times and once an hour off-peak. The route is between Edinburgh and Hawick and includes Cameron Toll, Royal Infirmary, Eskbank, Newtongrange, Heriot, Galashiels, and Selkirk.

Surrounding areas

While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Heriot, which is covered by postcode EH38, you may also like to consider Gorebridge, Penicuik, Rosewell, Roslin, Bonnyrigg, Loanhead, and Pathhead.