Our Boundary Reader for 2025 is Ross Kilshaw from Cullen & Kilshaw

Ross was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Melrose before moving to Peebles in 1992. He attended Melrose Grammar, Earlston High School and Peebles High School from 2nd year right through to 6th year.

Ross joined Cullen and Kilshaw in 2002 and qualified as a Solicitor in 2013, becoming a partner at the firm in 2016.

Ross is married to Cat and they have a son Louis who was Queen’s Highlander last year and a daughter Esme who is in P4 at Kingsland.

Ross’ hobbies are mountain biking, coaching his sons football team and running.

He is a member of Peebles Football Club and on the Board of Eildon Housing Association.

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