Newstead, Scottish Borders
| Newstead 
 | |
|---|---|
| Looking northeast from Eildon Hill North, Newstead below on the left | |
| Location within the Scottish Borders | |
| Population | 256 (2001 census) | 
| OS grid reference | NT565341 | 
| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland | 
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom | 
| Post town | MELROSE | 
| Postcode district | TD6 | 
| Dialling code | 01896 | 
| Police | Scotland | 
| Fire | Scottish | 
| Ambulance | Scottish | 
| UK Parliament | |
| Scottish Parliament | |
Newstead is a village in the Scottish Borders, about 1+1⁄4 miles (2 kilometres) east of Melrose. It has a population of approximately 260, according to the 2001 census.