RETIREMENT OF LORD-LIEUTENANT On 28th February 2026, Mrs Jeanna Swan CVO stepped down as the Lord-Lieutenant of Berwickshire. Appointed in April 2014 after the tenure of the late Major Alexander Trotter, Jeanna became the first female Lord-Lieutenant in the history of Berwickshire. Her background as a Veterinary surgeon in the partnership of Renton & Swan…

STATEMENT FROM BUCKINGHAM PALACE 5 FEBRUARY 2024 During The King’s recent hospital procedure for benign prostate enlargement, aseparate issue of concern was noted. Subsequent diagnostic tests have identifieda form of cancer.His Majesty has today commenced a schedule of regular treatments, duringwhich time he has been advised by doctors to postpone public-facing duties.Throughout this period, His…

The new, official, county flag for Berwickshire! The Berwickshire Civic Society is delighted to finally reveal the Berwickshire flag! The design has now been confirmed by the Court of the Lord Lyon. View the original competition entry. In the future, it is hoped to establish a date as Berwickshire Day, when everyone in the county can…