Visitors Attractions
| FLOORS CASTLE |
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Situated in the west of Kelso. Home to the Duke Of Roxburghe. Built in 1720s. Rebuilt and remodelled around 1837. Admission: Open: 1st May- 31st October - 11.00 am – 5.00pm
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| HARESTANES |
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Countryside visitors' centre between Kelso and Jedburgh with adventure playground, walks and exhibitions. Also shop activities and café. Admission: Free |
| JEDFOREST DEER AND FARM PARK |
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The Great Value Family Day Out near Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. Nestling in the Jed Valley with views over the Cheviot Hills, Jedforest Deer & Farm Park is set in the rolling countryside of the Scottish Borders. With hills, streams and woods to explore, animals of all shapes and sizes to discover, and places to play, relax and refuel, Jedforest Deer & Farm Park makes a great day out for the whole family. Admissions:
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| KELSO ABBEY |
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The ruins of Kelso Abbey set by the Rennie Bridge in Bridge Street Kelso. Established by King David I in 1128. Admission: Free
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| KELSO RACECOURSE |
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With THIRTEEN fixtures in the season, Kelso Races is the home of National Hunt racing in the Scottish Borders. Voted ‘Britain’s Friendliest Racecourse’ in a Sunday Times survey, Kelso Racecourse is the ideal place to visit for a first time race goer or a seasoned professional. Admission and Opening Hours: visit www.kelso-races.co.uk |
| KELSO RUGBY |
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Kelso Rugby Football Club are a rugby union team founded in 1876. They play their home games at Poynder Park, Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The team currently play in Premiership Division Two and Border League (the oldest established rugby union league in the world). Kelso Sevens Tournament takes place annually in August and the competition is part of the Kings of the Sevens Tournament.
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| MELLERSTAIN HOUSE |
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A stately home approximately 10 miles north of Kelso. The house is currently the home of The Earl of Haddington. Built between 1725 and 1778. The mansion house is possibly the only remaining complete building designed by Robert Adam. Admission: Opening Times: 12.30pm-5pm, last admission: 4.15pm
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| SMAILHOLM TOWER |
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Smailholm Tower is a Peel tower 5 miles west of Kelso. Walter Scott was inspired here on visits to his Grandfather. Built in the late 15th or early 16th century. Admission: Adult £3.70, Child £2.20, Concession £3.00 Opening hours: |

