Luxury holidays in Kelso

In the Scottish Borders lies Kelso, a centuries-old market town at the junction of the rivers Tweed and Teviot. Floors Castle and the mediaeval abbey are its conspicuous landmarks – indie shops, tearooms, and surrounding golf courses are among this rural area’s less-obvious charms. And not to be swept aside – the sport of curling, too, lays its claims on Kelso, which has an ice rink.

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When to go

June through August bring the warmest, driest climes, while December is ideal for a leisurely wander around the market square, mulled wine in hand.

Getting there

  • Planes

    Edinburgh and Newcastle’s airports are each a 90-minute drive from Kelso. Glasgow airport, further west, is two hours away by road.

  • Trains

    You can hop on a ScotRail train from Edinburgh Waverley to Tweedbank every hour, and from there, it's a 30-minute drive to Kelso. If you're travelling from London, direct services from Kings Cross reach Berwick-Upon-Tweed in under four hours, from where it’s a 40-minute taxi ride to reach Kelso.

  • Automobiles

    Having a set of wheels is your best bet for exploring the Scottish countryside. The coast is just 40 minutes away, and you can reach Edinburgh in less than 90 minutes.