Oxton, Scottish Borders
| Oxton | |
|---|---|
Village centre | |
Location within the Scottish Borders | |
| Population | 270 (2001) |
| OS grid reference | NT496535 |
| • Edinburgh | 20 mi (32 km) NW |
| Civil parish | |
| Community council |
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| Council area | |
| Lieutenancy area | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | LAUDER |
| Postcode district | TD2 |
| Dialling code | 01578 |
| Police | Scotland |
| Fire | Scottish |
| Ambulance | Scottish |
| UK Parliament | |
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Oxton is a small rural village in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, just off the A68. It is 4+1⁄2 miles (7 kilometres) north of Lauder, and 20 mi (32 km) southeast of the centre of Edinburgh, yet in a quiet rural position.