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Lauder

City in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom

Overview

Lauder is a charming historic town in the Scottish Borders, known for its medieval heritage, picturesque landscapes, and the grand Thirlestane Castle. With a small, friendly community and a tranquil rural vibe, it's perfect for a peaceful getaway or a base to explore the Borders region.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Scottish Borders
Population
1,790
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.72°, -2.75°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
85
Female Safety
80
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
90
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,248
Local Cost
$1,440
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
2.7°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
-12.1°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
991 mm
Internet Speed
77 Mbps
Upload
19 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
0
Transport
39
Walk Score
39
Footways
77.0
Airport
EDI
Distance
46 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 75/100.

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