An energy company has shelved plans to build 24 wind turbines near the Southern Upland Way.
Community Windpower wanted to develop a site at Girthgate, between Lauder and Stow.
Scottish Borders Council opposed the application and the bid was referred to the Scottish government’s directorate of planning appeals.
A hearing was due to take place in September but the firm has withdrawn their appeal.
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