More than one in three of the latest branch closures announced by the Bank of Scotland will affect the south of the country.
Five towns – Annan, Moffat, Peebles, Thornhill and Sanquhar – are earmarked to see their facilities shut later this year or early in 2026.
The Lloyds Group says most people now bank online and they will offer alternative provision.
However, residents in the affected areas say they have been “shocked” by the moves which can leave the nearest branch many miles away.
The latest list of 14 planned closures has seen Dumfries and Galloway and the Borders particularly affected.
Bank of Scotland branch closures
| Branch Name | Closure Date |
|---|---|
| Alexandria | 02/03/2026 |
| Annan | 02/03/2026 |
| Barrhead | 21/05/2025 |
| Bishopbriggs | 04/03/2026 |
| Edinburgh Corstorphine West | 29/10/2025 |
| Edinburgh Wester Hailes | 27/05/2025 |
| Helensburgh | 05/03/2026 |
| Kirkintilloch | 22/05/2025 |
| Moffat | 19/11/2025 |
| Peebles | 27/05/2025 |
| Pitlochry | 30/10/2025 |
| Sanquhar | 28/05/2025 |
| Thornhill | 03/11/2025 |
| Uddingston | 22/05/2025 |
Source: Lloyds Banking Group
