Scottish Borders
Country Houses and Gardens
Floors Castle: Home of the 10th Duke of Roxburghe. Open house, gardens and garden centre. (One mile)
The Hirsel Country Park: Open parkland, crafts centre and workshops. (Eight miles)
Mellerstain House: One of Scotland's finest stately homes by Robert Adam. (Seven miles)
Kelso Abbey: Founded in 1128 by King David I, with a striking North-West transept and a spectacular Romanesque facade.
Sporting Events and Activities
Kelso Races: With thirteen fixtures in the season, Kelso is the home of National Hunt Racing. (One mile)
Kelso Golf Course: Designed by James Braid in 1930, Kelso Golf Course is set within attractive parkland. (One mile)
Kelso Rugby Club: Founded in 1876, Kelso are part of the fabric of Scottish Borders Rugby. (One mile)
FishTweed: An excellent resource for salmon and trout fishing on the Tweed at Kelso.
Tweed Cycleway: Starts in Biggar and follows the Tweed down to Berwick-upon-Tweed. Perfect for a gentle day out with the family or an extended ride for the more adventurous.
Walking and Wildlife
Tourist Information Centre: Kelso has a number of local walks such as the Town Trail. Please contact the local TIC on 0870 6080404.
Borders Abbey Way: Kelso is on the well marked Borders Abbey Way.
Scottish Borders Wildlife: The Hirsel at Coldstream is an ideal place for birdwatching. Further afield there is St Abbs Head and the world-renowned Sea Bird Centre at North Berwick.