Kelso - some tourist information

KELSO – nearly on the doorstep!

KELSO just has to be one of the most picturesque country towns in Scotland and it’s only a 5 minute drive from Hendersyde Farm Holiday Cottages! Here are a few highlights of tourist information that may be helpful to you.

Sir Walter Scott certainly thought it the most beautiful, if not the most romantic town in Scotland! discovertheborders.co.uk

The delightful cobbled market square is surrounded by local, high quality, individual shops and a great variety of places to eat. oscars-kelso.com is one restaurant.

The ancient remains of Kelso Abbey stand near the Rennie Bridge, a model for London Bridge. Upstream the famous Junction Pool, where Tweed and Teviot meet, make an impressive setting in-front of Ednam House Hotel ednamhouse.com where skillful salmon fishers wade or cast from boats, rowed by local ghillies. fishtweed.co.uk
 
On the southern bank of Tweed the Border Union Show Ground at Springwood Park, hosts many and varied events….from Championship Dog Shows, the Border Union Agricultural Show, antique fairs, vintage tractor rallies, to my favourite day out ...Kelso Ram Sales! buas.org

Just outside Kelso, Floors Castle stands in a magnificent parkland setting overlooking the Tweed. floorscastle.com

At the farm road-end, Kelso Race Course, “Britain’s Friendliest course,” kelso-races.co.uk surrounds Kelso Golf Course kelsogolfclub.co.uk  
Kelso also has a swimming pool, bslt.org.uk ice-rink in season and fitness centre. scotborders.gov.uk

Nearby Teviot Smokery, is a great place to visit, a real Border’s gem! teviotwatergardens.co.uk  

On the edge of Coldstream, birthplace of the Coldstream Guards, the hirselcountrypark.co.uk has level walks, round the lake and grounds; and is home to Hirsel Museum and Homestead Centre for Arts and Crafts.