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Melrose
City in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Overview
Melrose is a picturesque town in the Scottish Borders, renowned for its rich history, beautiful landscapes, and welcoming atmosphere. With a population of around 2,500, it offers a charming blend of heritage sites, outdoor activities, and cozy hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Scottish Borders
Population
2,510
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.60°, -2.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
92
Female Safety
90
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
92
Food Safety
98
Monthly Cost
$1,958
Local Cost
$1,242
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
78
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
86 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
27 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
8
Nightlife
4
Parks
5
Transport
68
Walk Score
68
Footways
136.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 47 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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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