'''Kelso''' is a small market town in the Borders region of southern Scotland. Population 6,000.

Understand

Get in

By plane

The nearest major airport to Kelso is Edinburgh International Airport [http://www.edinburghairport.com] which is 50 miles/81km away.

By car

Kelso is probably best accessed by taking the A688 or A689 off the main north-south road in the Borders region, the A68.

Get around

See

  • '''Kelso Abbey''' [http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_165], ''maintained by Historic Scotland, admission free'' - one of the great 'Border Abbeys', Kelso Abbey was built between 1128-1143 and was once one of the wealthiest and grandest monasteries in Scotland. After centuries of decay and destruction, all that remains is the west tower and the transept, still a superb piece of architecture well worth a visit...
  • Do

  • '''Kelso Sevens'''. A well-known rugby tournament held each September.
  • Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

  • '''Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course''', [http://www.roxburghe.net/]. Located a few miles south-west of the town.
  • Springwood Bank Bed and Breakfast. 1 Springwood Bank Kelso, TD5 8BA. 1573 224 794?. ttp://kelsobb.co.uk. ll Day. ll Day. Springwood Bank Bed and Breakfast Kelso offer a homely and friendly atmosphere with comfortable accommodation at only __30.00 PPPN

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