Work is to begin on a £450,000 town centre improvement project in the Scottish Borders.

The next phase of the Selkirk Streetscape Scheme will start at Market Place on Monday, 21 August. Improvements will be carried out until Saturday, 31 March 2018.

Plans include safer and improved areas for bus passengers to board; better seating and pavement surfaces; improved pedestrian crossings and;provision to allow Market Place to be used for events and markets.

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In a joint statement, Cllrs Michelle Ballantyne, Gordon Edgar and Elaine Thornton-Nicol said: "The Selkirk Streetscape Scheme has involved considerable consultation with the Stakeholder Group which includes 15 different organisations from the town.

"We believe the scheme will greatly enhance the town centre for local people and visitors, while retaining the important historical character of Selkirk.

"While the works take place, we would encourage local people and visitors to continue to come to Selkirk and support our local shops.

"We are sure Souters will be pleased with the final outcome and look forward to Market Place becoming a real asset for the Royal Burgh for years to come."

(LM/MH)