The A7 has now re-opened following a motorbike crash at lunchtime.

A biker was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the single vehicle crash near Boleside at around 12.15pm.

Police closed the road between Selkirk and the Kingsknowe roundabout to allow for recovery of the crashed bike and an investigation to take place.

A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "We would like to thank the public for their patience during the road closure."

The biker was taken to Borders General Hospital for treatment.