Tourist Guide Kelso
There are many reasons why you would wish to visit the Scottish Borders and Kelso in particular, here are a few reasons why so many people return to this picturesque town year after year. Kelso with its famous Silvery Tweed running through is one of the central Borders prettiest towns. There are many things to both see and do in Kelso whilst staying at the Roxburghe, for instance there is the famous Kelso Races, Britain's Friendliest course, during mid July there is Kelso Civic Week steeped in history and tradition, The end of July sees the famous Border Union Show attracting visitors and competitors from all over, Kelso Abbey is another famous landmark, stood right in the centre of the cobbled market town.The town of Kelso is the largest Market Square in Scotland and further up the street is the embedded horseshoe, which according to local legend, was cast by Bonnie Prince Charlie's horse when he passed through in 1745 on his way to Derby.
This pretty cobbled town centre is packed full of interesting individual shops.
The William Wallace Statue, 15 minutes from Kelso, was the first monument to be erected in honour to the great Scottish patriot in 1814, 500 years after he led the uprising for the Scots to retain independence.
Sir Walter Scott's famously favourite vista, known as Scott's View, is just minutes from the Wallace Monument. Visit this and you have no doubt why Scott love this view!
Floors Castle in Kelso is the largest inhabited house in Scotland, surrounded by sprawling grounds and the traditional Walled Gardens, Kitchen Gardens, Woodland and Riverside walks, Garden Centre, Coffee Shop and Restaurant.
Teviot Smokery and Water Gardens is just 5 minutes from The Roxburghe. A magnificent 3 level water garden above the River Teviot. River walks, bird hide, coffee shop and smokery shop and food hall definitely worth a visit!
Kelso Race Course. Renowned as the friendliest course in Scotland, offering quality National Hunt horse racing over hurdles and fences.
