Scottish Kids' Art Wins Big on Borders Railway

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Young artists from schools across Scotland just one big in a national competition tied to the borders railway.

Nearly 200 entries poured in, with kids designing posters to hype up the routes culture, heritage, and spots from Edinburgh Waverly, all the way to Tweet Bank.

12 standout designs got picked as winners.

Scott rail teamed up with the borders railway community partnership and the great tapestry of Scotland to run this art along the borders railway line.

Contest earlier this year.

The goal was simple. Get pupils excited about rail travel and spotlight the scenic path through Midlothian and the Scottish borders.

Folks behind the project are buzzing about the creativity on show.

Saying it links young people to their communities and freshens up views of this. Popular route.

Leaders from Scott rail and partners praised the high standard of work and how tough it was to choose just 12.

The winners pieces got professionally framed for an exhibit at the great tapestry of Scotland visitor center.

A preview event happened on Friday, March 27th, opening to the public the next day, with all entries viewable digitally too.

These posters will soon pop up at stations along the line, inviting riders to see the borders through kids eyes, boosting community ties and rail.

Love in a smart, ongoing push.