The Old Thistle Inn

The Old Thistle Inn is a hotel/bed & breakfast/guest house located at Westruther, Scottish Borders, TD3 6NE, in the Scottish Borders local authority area. Following its most recent inspection on 28 January 2025, it received a food hygiene rating of Pass (Pass). Scottish Borders oversees 1,693 registered food businesses, of which 0% hold a rating of Good (4) or Very Good (5). The average food hygiene rating in Scottish Borders is 0.0 out of 5. As a hospitality establishment, this business is assessed on its kitchen and food storage facilities, breakfast and dining service areas, and overall standards of food handling across the premises. Food businesses in the UK are inspected by local authority environmental health officers. The frequency of inspections depends on the risk category — higher-risk businesses are inspected more frequently, typically every 6 to 12 months, while lower-risk establishments may be inspected every 2 to 3 years.