Tourist Attractions

The largest inhabited castle in Scotland is home to the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family. Wander through spectacular State rooms filled with priceless European paintings, tapestries and furnishings. Visit Floors Castle and take home more than happy memories of a great day out for the whole family.

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Throughout the years Kelso has become a mecca for the Border families and farmers, steeped in the traditions of hunting, who own and breed some of the best hunters in the country. The racecourse itself has large, solid steeple chase fences and a long uphill run-in. Consequently, many trainers use the January and February meetings as a trial for the National Hunt Festival and Aintree, bringing top-grade jumpers to the Border's premier racecourse.

Voted "Britain's Friendliest Racecourse" in a Sunday Times Survey, Kelso is well known for its excellent hospitality and laid-back atmosphere.

Whether you live in or around Kelso, are a regular visitor to the area or are visiting Kelso for the first time, let us guide you through this beautiful and historic Borders town packed full of fascinating history and exciting things to see and do

Kelso is said to be the most architecturally attractive of the Border Towns, and it is easy to see why. The town is set within a bend in the River Tweed, and opposite its confluence with the River Teviot. At its heart lies the largest Market Square in Scotland, a large cobbled area that gives Kelso a distinctly continental feel.....

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Set in the heart of the Borders beautiful golfing countryside, this 18 hole, par 71 course is maintained to the highest level and will set a challenge to every standard of player.

After the battle of the fairways is over, relax in our fully refurbished lounge and dining room. Our friendly bar staff and excellent catering will complete your day and make next years decision very easy!

To book your perfect day call us on 01573 223009

The Course:
Attractive parkland course well know for the fine condition of it's greens and fairways. The original course was designed by Ben Sayers then re-designed by James Braid in 1930. The mature 18 hole layout was opened in 1980.

The Clubhouse:
Excellent clubhouse facilities, ladies and gents changing areas with showers. Tastefully designed lounge and recently refurbished dining room.

A warm welcome guaranteed, bar open from 11.30am to 11.00pm everyday.

Catering Facilities:
The clubhouse chef can offer a range of meals from snacks to full three course lunch or dinner (advance booking necessary). Dining room can comfortably cater for up to 50 people.

Corporate Hospitality:
Corporate groups are welcome. The club can offer the use of the course to run company competitions as well as full bar and catering facilities.

Day Packages:
Packages including golf and catering are available. See opposite for details or contact the club.

Booking Arrangements:
Daily bookings through the starter. Group bookings through Valerie Neil (Office Administrator) 9.30am to 12.30pm weekdays. No restrictions on group size. Weekend golf must be booked in advance.

Kelso (known locally as Kelsae) is a market town in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, located where the rivers Tweed and Teviot have their confluence. The town has a population of just over 6,000; it is regarded as one of the most charming and quaint towns in the area with its cobbled streets, elegant Georgian buildings and French style cobbled market square. Kelso's other main tourist attractions are the ruined Kelso Abbey and Floors Castle, a William Adam designed house completed in 1726. The bridge at Kelso was designed by John Rennie who later built London Bridge.The town of Kelso came into being as a direct result of the creation of Kelso Abbey in 1128. The town's name stems from the fact that the earliest settlement stood on a chalky outcrop, and the town was known as Calkou in those early days.Standing on the opposite bank of the river Tweed from the now-vanished royal burgh of Roxburgh, Kelso and its sister hamlet of Wester Kelso were linked to the burgh by a ferry at Wester Kelso. A small hamlet existed before the completion of the Abbey in 1128 but the settlement started to flourish with the arrival of the monks. Many were skilled craftsmen, and they helped the local population as the village expanded. The Abbey controlled much of life in Kelso-area burgh of barony, called Holydean, until the Reformation in the sixteenth century. After that, the power and wealth of the Abbey declined. The Ker family of Cessford took over the barony and many of the Abbey’s properties around the town. By the 1600s, they virtually owned Kelso........To read the information in its original content please visit the Wiki

Border Ice Rink
The club takes children up to the age of 16 and teaches them to skate from complete beginners to advanced figure skaters. The club is divided into several sections with the children progressing through the various levels as their ability improves.
There is a charge for membership, plus a weekly entrance fee which includes tuition.
Skates are available for hire.
Further information from:
Anne Innes - 01573 225894
Alison Dagg - 01573 223347

The Border Ice Rink and the Kelso Golf Club are adjacent to each other.
We are on Golf Course Road, formerly Abbotseat Road.

Directions:
From Edinburgh/North - As you enter Kelso on the A6089 take a left at the first roundabout and you will find us on the left after you swing round the right hand bend.

From Coldstream/East - As you enter Kelso on the A698 take right at the first roundabout, straight over the next roundabout and left at your third roundabout, we are on the right about 150 mtr from roundabout.

From Jedburgh/South - Follow the main A698 over the new bridge and go srtaight over the two roundabouts and take a left at your third roundabout, we are on the right about 150 mtr.

From St Boswells/Maxton - Entering Kelso on the A699 turn right at Kelso Bridge, continue up the hill straight on at the petrol station (do not bear right).
At T junction turn left and follow directions above from Jedburgh.

Sat-Nav - Use post code TD5 7SL.

Border Ice Rink, Golf Course Road, Kelso, Roxburghshire. TD5 7SL

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