Redden, a farmhouse in Sprouston parish, Roxburghshire, near the right bank of the Tweed, within 1 mile of the English Border, and 4 miles NE of Kelso. Redden made some figure in feuds and negotiations connected with the old Border strife; and a neighbouring alluvial tract bears the name of Redden Haughs, and is notable for fertility.—Ord. Sur., sh. 26, 1864.

(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)