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Kelso

Place in Scottish Borders, Scotland

Coordinates:55.6, -2.434
OS grid ref:NT 72 34
Population:5,600
Dialling code: 01573

The market town of Kelso in the Scottish Borders, Scotland sits at the confluence of the River Tweed and the River Teviot, with a broad Georgian square, the atmospheric ruins of Kelso Abbey and the looming presence of nearby Floors Castle defining its riverside character; the Tweed also makes the area famous for classic salmon fishing.

Historically an agricultural and market centre, Kelso retains independent shops and cafes and a strong community life - from the Borders’ Common Riding traditions to race meetings at Kelso Racecourse - with tourism, equestrian pursuits and farming still important to the local economy and social scene.

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Transport links

  • Airport Edinburgh Airport 43.8 miles70.4 km
  • Airport Newcastle International Airport 48.6 miles78.2 km
  • Railway station Berwick-upon-Tweed Railway Station 20.4 miles32.9 km

Local points of interest

  • Kelso Racecourse Recreation 1 mile1.6 km
  • Floors Castle Estate 1.1 miles1.7 km
  • Springwood House Estate 1.3 miles2.1 km
  • Makerstoun House Estate 3.4 miles5.5 km
  • Sunlaws Estate 3.7 miles5.9 km
  • Clifton Park Estate 5.3 miles8.5 km
  • Mellerstain House Estate 5.7 miles9.1 km
  • Mertoun House Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
  • Monteviot House Estate 7.3 miles11.8 km
  • The Hirsel Estate 7.5 miles12 km
  • Dryburgh Estate 7.9 miles12.7 km
  • Coldstream Priory Historic site 8 miles12.9 km

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