Cockburnspath and Cove

10/07/2026

Roadworks on Wednesday

Notice from EGL1 of upcoming lane closure on the A1, next to the junctions for Bilsdean/Dunglass. This closure will be in place on Wednesday 14th July, between 9:30am and 3:30pm. We apologise for the late notice of the works, and are aware this will cause disruption to the community.



The closure is needed to support Prysmian’s work to install highway monitoring equipment ahead of drilling a cable route beneath the carriageway. The dates and times were only confirmed this week following discussions between Prysmian and BEAR Scotland, which is why we have been unable to provide more notice.



Traffic will continue to travel in both directions along the A1 using temporary traffic lights. There will be no diversion in place, and the traffic lights will be monitored throughout the works. East Lothian Council has approved the traffic management, and advance warning signs have been installed at the site. Details of the closure are also available on the Scottish Road Works Register.



We are happy to provide any further information on request, and are happy for you to circulate this information to all interested members of the local community.

10/07/2026

The Co'path & Cove Education and Training Fund has already awarded £10,768 to local residents since launching in March 2026.

The fund aims to help individuals build skills and confidence for work, and support local micro and small businesses to grow and retain staff.

Grants available:
▪️Up to £1,500 for individuals
▪️Up to£2,500 for businesses/organisations

Grants can be used for course fees, accommodation, study material, etc. Examples include:
🚗 Driving lessons
🏊‍♂️ Pool lifeguarding qualifications
👨‍🏫 University and college costs

For more information and/or to apply: https://tinyurl.com/CopathandCoveEandT

10/07/2026

SURFACE DRESSING -Kiely Bros will be undertaking carriageway Surface Dressing on behalf of East Lothian Council.-
The notice covers 11 locations around East Lothian between Weds 22nd - Sunday 26th July. The Innerwick section is programmed to take place on Thursday 23rd but as it is remedial works from last years programme, it will only be undertaken once nine of the surface dressing works are completed. More https://elcc.scot/2026/07/surface-dressing-innerwick/

10/07/2026

As part of our Community Survey, we had the pleasure of running a fantastic workshop with 16 children from Co'Path Primary School.
Thanks to Ms Foy and all the teaching staff for welcoming us into the school and supporting us to bring the voices of our young people to the table as we shape our Community Plan for the next 5-10 years.
We were absolutely blown away by the quality of their ideas and contributions. We had some fantastic discussions about what it's like to be a child growing up in and around Co'Path and attending school here. Together we talked about travel and transport, explored the places that matter most to them, and had a bit of fun imagining what they would do for our children and our village if they were Mayor of Co'Path!
When we asked what they loved most about living here, their top three answers were:
🌳 The park
🏪 The village shop
❤️ The kind adults
How lovely is that?

09/07/2026

Just One Week Left to Have Your Say!

A huge thank you to everyone who has already taken part in the Cockburnspath & Cove Village Poll.

We're delighted by the response so far, with over 20% of the eligible TD13 population already registered and voting. It's a fantastic demonstration of our community coming together to help shape its future.

If you haven't yet participated, there's still one week remaining to make your voice heard.

Your feedback will help shape our Local Place Plan and inform future investment, funding opportunities and community benefit projects.

Using the Village Poll, you can:

✅ Vote on local issues
✅ Share your ideas and comments
✅ Explore community hotspots and themes

Take part today:
https://poll.copathandcove.org

Every additional response makes our community's voice even stronger.

Your Community. Your Voice.

08/07/2026

08/07/2026

✨ Just look at that... we're FINALISTS! ✨

Coldingham Brave Bayers are absolutely thrilled to have been selected as finalists in the South of Scotland Thistle Awards 2026 for the Inclusion Award! 🏆💙

By combining inclusive practice with Scotland's incredible natural environment, we're showing that grassroots tourism can be accessible, welcoming and genuinely life-changing for everyone. The Inclusion Award recognises organisations that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to making tourism welcoming and accessible to all.

But this recognition isn't just about us...

It's about you. Every honest conversation. Every shared lived experience. Every suggestion, every challenge, every swim, every smile, every volunteer, every participant and every supporter has helped shape who we are.

Together we've created something that proves community-led, inclusive tourism doesn't just benefit visitors – it transforms lives.

Thank you for believing in our vision and for being part of this incredible journey. ❤️

Now... let's bring the South of Scotland the recognition it deserves!