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  2. Anglo-Scottish border - Wikipedia

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    The Solway–Tweed line was legally established in 1237 by the Treaty of York between England and Scotland. [2] It remains the border today, with the exception of the Debatable Lands, north of Carlisle, and a small area around Berwick-upon-Tweed, which was taken by England in 1482.

  3. Scottish Borders - Wikipedia

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    During this period, at the western end of the border there was a strip of country, called the "Debatable Land", because the possession of it was a constant source of contention between England and Scotland until its boundaries were adjusted in 1552. [4] Thus, across the region are to be seen the ruins of many castles, abbeys and even towns.

  4. Protesters to fight cross-border giant pylon plans - AOL

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    The Cross Border Connection is one of several links being proposed to take renewable power between Scotland and England as part of a £58bn upgrade of the national grid.

  5. Geography of Scotland - Wikipedia

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    Originally an independent country, Scotland joined with England to form the Kingdom of Great Britain in 1707 with the Acts of Union. Between 1889 and 1975 Scotland was divided into burghs and counties, which were replaced by regions and districts. Since 1996, for the purposes of local government, Scotland has been divided into 32 council areas.

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  7. Sturgeon: Independent Scotland rejoining EU would need to ...

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    The Scottish First Minister said terms would be sought which ‘allow businesses to keep trading’. Sturgeon: Independent Scotland rejoining EU would need to confront border issues Skip to main ...

  8. Tartan Curtain - Wikipedia

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    The Tartan Curtain is a term of reference to the change in status of the Scottish border with England in the event that Scotland becomes an independent sovereign state, as supported by the Scottish National Party.

  9. Northumberland - Wikipedia

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    Northumberland (/ n ɔːr ˈ θ ʌ m b ər l ə n d / nor-THUM-bər-lənd) [5] is a ceremonial county in North East England, bordering Scotland. It is bordered by the Scottish Borders to the north, the North Sea to the east, Tyne and Wear and County Durham to the south, and Cumbria to the west. The town of Blyth is the largest settlement ...