Industrial & Commercial - Businesses
There's a surprising diversity of businesses and organisations which either operate from within the Estate or rent space or buildings. Some examples are listed below -
• Borders Forest Trust, established in 1996 to conserve, restore and manage native woodlands and other natural habitats for the benefit of people and wildlife.
• Hydraulic Hammer Hire have a base at Nisbet Smithy.
• Bonjedward Garage, which has operated from this site adjacent to the A68 for many years.
• Real Wood Studios, specialising in the creative use of Scottish native hardwoods, producing bespoke furniture and wood works.
• Borders branch of Riding for the Disabled has an indoor arena at Woodside.
• Woodside Walled Garden is an independent nursery full of interesting stock and a popular cafe using (very) locally grown produce.
• In Crailing Orchard are old varieties of plums, pears and apple trees which once belonged to Crailing Hall. It is now being re-established as a working orchard to conserve old Borders fruit varieties.