A LINE of gravel-filled bags have been placed in a bend of the River Tweed between Innerleithen and Walkerburn.

Following flooding at the end of December, the river bank was cut away to within a few metres of the multi-use path which opened in 2019.

At the time Tweeddale East councillor Marshall Douglas said: “The erosion of the bank and loss of about 100 metres of ground is of grave concern to the communities of Innerleithen and Walkerburn, as it potentially undermines the security of the multi-use path which currently provides a high value resource to the area.

“The temporary flood protection barrier at the Mound between Innerleithen and Walkerburn is in place until a more permanent solution can be found.”

In January a Scottish Borders Council (SBC) spokesperson said: “SBC is aware of this issue and commissioned a specialist consultant early November 2022 to investigate and develop options for green bank protection measures at this location.

“This work is ongoing and will take into consideration the most recent erosion.”

The bags are designed as a temporary measure to protect the path in the event of further flooding.