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Kelso
 
Kelso Civic Week Parade
The culmination of the Kelso Civic Week is the fancy dress parade held on the final Saturday of the week. Kelso Civic Week is held annually during the third week of July

 

Scenery in and Around Kelso
The scenery around Kelso and The Scottish Borders is beautiful and a must for all visitors to see and experience.

 

Sightseeing and Activities
Along with the scenery around Kelso there are many historical and cultural activities around our town. There are the 4 Abbeys, Floors Castle, The Ruins of Roxburghe Castle and the list goes on. There are also many activities and interests that are catered for in the Kelso area.

 

Sporting and Leisure
There are many sporting and leisure activities in the Kelso area. The Jim Clark Rally being an annual event with approximately 10 - 15 stages centered around Kelso. Close by in Galasheils the Borders Professional Rugby Team play their home games and there are numerous other Premier and National League rugby teams in Kelso and the surrounding towns. Kelso also has its very own Horse Racing track and 2 18 Hole golf courses.
Events in Kelso
Fishing - River Tweed & Teviot
The 4 Abbeys - Kelso, Melrose, Jedburgh & Dryburgh
Springwood Park
Horse Racing
2 x 18 Hole Golf Courses - Kelso Golf Club & The Roxburghe
Floors Castle
Coast within easy reach approximately 25 miles away
Gateway to the Scottish Borders

 

Events that Take Place:

St James' Fair
Jim Clark Rally
Kelso Civic Week
Border Union Show
British Motorcycle Federation Rally
Horse Racing
Ram Sales
Dog Show
Sport (Rugby, Football, Golf, Hockey, Cricket etc)
Border Sevens Circuit which includes the Melrose Sevens Home of Sevens Rugby - Autumn & Spring Circuit (Kings of the Sevens)

 

 

The River Tweed is famous worldwide for Fishing with some exceptional spots for Salmon Fishing (The Junction Pool being one of the most famous). The Junction Pool is less than 5 minutes walk from The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast.
Floors Castle the home of the Duke of Roxburghe. The castle also featured in the 1980's film Tarzan Greystoke, and is less than 1 mile from The Old Priory Bed and Breakfast.

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