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Kelso Swimming Pool is a delightful family-orienatated centre that offers an unrivalled mix of fitness, fun and relaxation for all the family. It thrives on the ‘feel good factor’ and so will you if you visit and enjoy this colourful centre.

The main focus of the centre is the generous 25 x 10 metre swimming pool that is bright, lively and a hive of activity from 6.45am. There is also an aqua gym (one of only three in Scotland), a steam room, and a café area with a kiddie corner.

Opening hours for some facilities and activities may vary. To find out specific activity times please click on pdf in timetable panel on right of page.
Day Open Close
Monday 07.00 20.45
Tuesday 07.00 20.45
Wednesday 07.00 20.45
Thursday 07.00 20.45
Friday 07.00 20.30
Saturday 07.00 13.00
Sunday 07.00 13.00

Kelso Swimming Pool
Inch Road, Kelso TD5 7JP
Tel: 01573 224944 Fax: 01573 224944
Email: kelso@bslt.org.uk
Centre Manager: Jim Currie

Local independent mortgage and insurance broker, based in Kelso town centre. Our office is on the first floor at 12 Bridge Street, Kelso.

Border Insurance Services given unbiased Independent Insurance, Investment and Mortgage advice in Kelso since 1983.

A woodland burial ground 4 miles from Kelso at Mellerstain. The burial ground lies in a very peaceful setting with stunning views on all sides. Hundy Mundy is the name of the folly in the wood. Populated by a variety of mature broadleaf and coniferous trees, including some magnificent Scots Pine, beech and oak, the wood is also home to a diverse range of plants and animals.

Borders Testing provide a competitively priced testing service for all your portable electrical appliances throughout the Scottish Borders region.

We provide portable appliance testing to shops, offices, salons, pubs, B&B, hotels and all other properties where health and safety of employees and the public is of concern.

We use the latest equipment to test both 230V and 110V appliances and as specialists in PAT testing, we are best placed to help you comply with your LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. All our testing is carried out in accordance with The Institute of Electrical Engineers' (IEE) code of practice.

We carry Public Liability Insurance Cover of £5,000,000.

Founded in 1924, Kelso play their home matches at Woodside Park on Drying House Lane. The first league the club played in was the Border Junior League. Their first notable success at this level was winning the Dudley Cup in 1935. The next season United joined the Berwickshire FA, despite being based in Roxburghshire. Season 1937-38 was very successful for the club, as the Conan Doyle Cup, the Dudley Cup and the league Championship Shield were all added to the Honours list.rnrnAlthough no one from Kelso at that time became an internationalist, many went to bigger, professional clubs.rnrnAfter the war Kelso United reformed and entered a 2nd XI into the Kelso and District League, while the main team played in the Border Amateur league. In 1957-58 the club lifted the South of Scotland Cup East section, but lost the overall final to West section winners Broughton.rnrnSeason 1959/60 was another good year with the Border Cup and the Ancrum 5-a-side competition being annexed.rnrnIn the mid-sixties after a massive gap of 29 years, United were once again Border Amateur League champions. Big decisions were made leading up to 1967-68, one was that the first team would join the East of Scotland League and that the second team which had disappeared, would reform and take the first teams place in the Border League. This was a successful move as the United team were League and King Cup runners-up. In 1971 the club decided to work more on bringing in local players, but this was not sustainable and they left the East of Scotland League. However, back in the Amateur League the club flourished, conquering the Beveridge Cup as well as the South of Scotland Cup. In 1974 they won the Border Cup.rnrnBy 1974-75 the club felt ready to rejoin the East of Scotland League, and in 1980 won their biggest cup yet, the King Cup. Since then the club have held their own in the league, reaching the final of the Image Printers Cup in the mid-nineties as well as getting promoted to the Premier league in 2004, although they were relegated at the end of season 2005-06rnrnKelso Football Club run 7 A Side Teams at Under 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12, Youth Teams at Under 13, 14, 15 and 17 and, of course Kelso Thistle in the Border Amateur League. rnrnUnder the current regime, many talented youngsters are being brought up through the age groups to play alongside the more experienced players. With this sort of development, Kelso United will be hoping for a swift return to the Premier League.rnrnKelso Football ClubrnWoodside ParkrnKelsornRoxburghshirernrnPresident Mr. M. Tait : (01573) 22 38 36

Please note: In an emergency, DIAL 999 and ask for POLICE.

Border Search and Rescue Unit provide mountain rescue cover in the south east of Scotland. All members of the team are volunteers who live and work in the local community. We are on call to provide emergency assistance 24/7/365. Border SAR is affiliated to the Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland.

In 2004, the importance of civilian Mountain Rescue Teams were recognised when we were awarded some government funding for the first time. However, we still rely heavily on donations to provide a professional service, free of charge to those in need. The team holds an annual sponsored walk on the first Sunday in October, and can often be found collecting at the Jedburgh and Edinburgh woolen mills during the Christmas period.

One of our busiest times each year is undoubtedly during the local common riding season, when the team provides emergency medical cover for Duns, Kelso, Yetholm, Coldstream and Jedburgh rideouts, as well as smaller events. We are always grateful to these events for the donations they make in return for this service.

Border SAR can be called out for a wide range of operations: a missing or crashed aircraft; overdue hill walkers; injured climbers; missing persons; fishermen washed away and even suicide recoveries. A wide range of techniques can be used, ranging from carrying the casualty off the hill to calling in a specialist rescue helicopter. We are even lucky enough to be able to call in specialist volunteer divers from the Borders Underwater Search Team if required.

The team is called out via a bleeper system run by Lothian and Borders Police. Thus, a callout can only be initiated in two ways: by making a 999 call or at the request of another emergency service. We work closely with the Police on all operations, as well as with other agencies and Rescue Teams

The team is based in Kelso, Scottish Borders. Our "official" Mountain Rescue Post is based at the Police Station in the town, however because of space restraints our three rescue vehicles are held in our garage on the grounds of Kelso Racecourse.


Mailing Address:

The Secretary
Border SAR
60 Castle Street
NORHAM
TD15 2LQ

In an emergency always dial 999.
If it is not an emergency, please do not call 999.

Kelso Fire Station does not accept direct phone call, but feel free to contact the Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue HQ.

Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service
Headquarters
76-78 Lauriston Place
EDINBURGH
EH3 9DE

Fire Safety Advice: Freephone: 0800 169 0320 (24 hours-a-day, 365 days a year)

In an emergency always dial 999. An emergency means someone is in immediate danger, or a crime is taking place right now.

If it is not an emergency, please do not call 999.

We try to answer 999 calls within 10 seconds, and even faster if possible. However, only one in every six 999 calls is a real emergency.

Kelso Police Station
Coal Market KELSO TD5 7AH. Tel. No. 01573 223434

Please visit our new web site of the oldest club in Scotland, Established in 1821.
Patron of the club is His Grace The Duke of Roxburgh.

The club 1st team play in the Border League, Scotland and
the 2nd team play in the Alnwick & District League in England.

A strong club in the Border League & Knock Out Competitions over the year's, as well as Scottish Cup competitions.
Kelso cc has a strong Junior Club Development Plan & Coach Education programme.
2006 proved a very successful season. 1sts Border League Winners,Knock-Out Cup Winners, & Border League Cup Runners-Up.Kelso cc also reached the Scottish National League Play offs aiming to regain their place in the National cricket leagues structure.
2007 proved indifferent in performances of 1st and 2nd teams in their respective leagues. Kelso 1st's were beaten in final match making St. Boswells champions, and Kelso denied another Scotich national league play-off place.
2nd's performances in Alnwick & District League were inconsistent over the season,but more promising junior players were getting into the side
Top Club accreditation at Active/Approved/Bronze Awards from Cricket Scotland. 2007 saw the club nearing Silver award status.
Jim McLean Trust Club Development Award 2006
Jim McLean Trust Sports Coach of the Year/Scottish Borders
A. Croser- 2006

The club has affiliation to the South,Cricket Scotland,and Northumberland Cricket Board.

It is hoped that you can find information on the site regarding what we can offer you as a community cricket club.
All welcome for the 2008 season to play or support the clubs teams or for our social events.

Shedden Park
Shedden Park Road
Kelso
Tel: 07773940518 (during season)