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Our projects and programmes are located across the region, underpinning the growth and transformation of your Borderlands.

Borderlands projects and programmes

The projects and programmes support the four strategic investment themes of the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal.

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  • Enabling infrastructure 

  • Improving places

  • Supporting business, innovation and skills

  • Encouraging green growth

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Some began at the Deal signing in 2021 and have already been completed, while others are in the project development stage and will be completed within the ten year lifetime of the Deal.

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Completed projects:


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Digital Vouchers Scheme

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Explore our projects and programmes

Discover our projects and programmes below, set out in their theme areas.

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Business Infraestructure Programme 

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The Business Infrastructure programme addresses key market barriers such as remote locations, outdated facilities, low rental returns, and limited modern premises, so businesses have space to grow.

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Destination Borderlands

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The Destination Borderlands programme is dedicated to enhancing the region’s natural assets while improving the visitor experience by celebrating and sharing its rich nature, history, and stories.

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Digital Programme ​

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The Digital programme provides a strategic opportunity to improve connectivity across the region, enabling businesses, communities and public services to access services, markets and growth opportunities.

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Energy Investment Programme​

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The Borderlands Energy Investment programme provides a strategic opportunity to accelerate the region’s transition to net zero through targeted investment in low-carbon energy and carbon reduction projects.

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Hadrian's Wall Investment Programme​

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The Hadrian’s Wall Investment programme aims to unlock the full potential of this globally significant UNESCO World Heritage Site as a driver of sustainable growth across the region.

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Natural Capital Programme​

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The Natural Capital programme is designed to test innovative, evidence-led approaches to managing and enhancing natural land and marine assets across the region.

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Place Programme​

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The Place Programme aims to reinvigorate 22 towns across the region, supporting thriving and sustainable communities while helping boost economic activity across the region.

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South of Scotland Skills Programme​

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The South of Scotland Skills Programme focuses on investment in skills infrastructure across that area, contributing to a green, fair, and flourishing regional economy.

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Borders Railway Feasibility Study ​

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The Borders Railway Extension Feasibility Study will explore extending the railway from Tweedbank to Carlisle, considering new stations, freight opportunities, and connectivity benefits.

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Dairy Nexus​

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Dairy Nexus is a project improving knowledge exchange and facilitating co-innovation to transform the region's dairy production systems for inclusive regional growth and the net-zero circular economy.

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Carlisle Station Getaway

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The Carlisle Railway Station project will create a modern, welcoming, and inclusive gateway that honours Carlisle’s heritage, making travelling easier and safer while improving connections.

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Mountain Bike Innovation Centre​

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The Mountain Bike Innovation Centre will support businesses, innovation, and skills in cycling, providing a hub to develop products, training, and testing, while boosting tourism and local economic growth.

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Citadels Campus​

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The Citadels Campus investment project will enable the development of a new city centre campus for the University of Cumbria, transforming the historic Citadels buildings into a modern, accessible facility.

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Our projects and programmes are helping to build a sustainable future for our Borderlands region 

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