What is another word for scottish borders?
Pronunciation: [skˈɒtɪʃ bˈɔːdəz] (IPA) 
The Scottish Borders is a term used to describe the region in southeastern Scotland that borders England. However, there are other ways to refer to this area, depending on the context. Some synonyms for Scottish Borders include the Borders, Borderland, Borders Region, and Scottish Marches. The term Borders was historically used to describe the area where England and Scotland met, as the two nations were frequently at war. The term Borderland connotes a sense of a geographic boundary or frontier where different cultures intersect. The Borders Region is the official name of the Scottish local authority area that covers the area. Finally, the Scottish Marches were the historic border regions between Scotland and England that were governed by rules of truce and commerce.
