{"id":401125,"date":"2026-04-07T18:09:31","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=191531"},"modified":"2026-04-07T18:09:31","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T08:09:31","slug":"young-artists-get-on-board-with-borders-railway-showcase","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=401125","title":{"rendered":"Young artists get on board with Borders Railway showcase"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Young artists inspired by the Borders Railway are to have their artwork displayed at ScotRail stations along the route following a national schools competition.<\/p>\n

ScotRail, the Borders Railway Community Partnership (BRCP), and the Great Tapestry of Scotland, invited pupils from across the country to take part in the 2026 \u2018Art Along the Borders Railway Line\u2019 competition earlier this year.<\/p>\n

School children were challenged to design a poster encouraging visitors to explore the Borders Railway, highlighting the culture, heritage, and destinations found along the route from Edinburgh through Midlothian and into the Scottish Borders.<\/p>\n

Nearly 200 entries were received, with pupils showcasing creativity, artistic skill, and a strong connection to the Borders region.<\/p>\n

Twelve winning designs will now be reproduced as posters and will be displayed at railway stations between Edinburgh Waverley and Tweedbank, giving customers a unique view of the route through the eyes of its young artists.<\/p>\n

The 12 finalists\u2019 artwork has been professionally framed and is part of an exhibit at the Great Tapestry of Scotland visitor centre.\u00a0<\/p>\n

A special preview event for the winners, their families, and invited guests took place on Friday, 27 March, with the exhibition opening to the public the following day.<\/p>\n

All entries are being showcased digitally at the exhibition, ensuring every participant\u2019s work is recognised.<\/p>\n

The competition forms part of wider efforts to connect communities along the Borders Railway and encourage rail travel, while celebrating the creativity of young people across Scotland.<\/p>\n

Paul McKay, ScotRail Communications Director, said: \u201cScotRail is committed to making a positive impact on communities across the country, and this is an excellent example of that.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe project has helped to connect young people with rail travel and the communities in the Borders, and we\u2019re incredibly grateful to all those who took part.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe artworks show a fresh and inspiring perspective of one of Scotland\u2019s most scenic routes, and I\u2019d encourage customers to look out for them at stations along the Borders Railway when they go on display.\u201d<\/p>\n

Image credit: ScotRail<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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