Reston is a village located in the southeast of Scotland, in Berwickshire, Scottish Borders region. The village lies on the western bank of the Eye Water.
Location It is located on the East Coast Main Line railway, which runs between London King's Cross and Edinburgh Waverley. Reston was once the location of the railway station and junction between the Berwickshire Railway and the ECML. Both the Berwickshire Railway and Reston station closed in the 1960s. However the reopening of Reston station was approved and construction began in March 2021.Scottish Borders Council, Reston Station Renewed hope for Reston Station, Berwickshire News, Feb. 3rd, 2010Rail Action Group East of Scotland A study published in 2013 proposed that and stations be reopened. Reston station re-opened on 23 May 2022 following completion of a £20m redevelopment.
The A1 (Great North Road) runs to the east of the village.
Population The current population is about 450.
See also List of places in the Scottish Borders List of places in East Lothian List of places in Midlothian List of places in West Lothian
References
External links
RCAHMS: Reston Gazetteer for Scotland: Reston History of Reston Reston Congregational Church