Self Catering Accommodation, Scotland
Kelso
Kelso was described by Sir Walter Scott as 'The most beautiful, if not the most romantic town in Scotland'. It has a glorious setting, nestling in the Cheviots, with the River Tweed sweeping round the backs of pretty Georgian cottages and the unusual octagonal parish church. The 18th century cobbled square and handsome townhouses give Kelso the elegant air of a French market town.
There are reminders of the towns magnificent medieval past in the ruins of its Romanesque Abbey, built for David I in 1128. It was one of the biggest abbeys in the area before it was razed to the ground in 1545 during Scotlands rough wooing by Henry VIII. Floors Castle is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and you can wander through spectacular staterooms filled with priceless European paintings, tapestries and furnishings.
Today the cobbled square has a wonderful collection of shops...cashmere, finest tweeds, pottery, Honor Murray for antiques, gifts, pictures and material, Tweedside Tackle, Orzo’s and Forrest’s of Kelso are helpful for fishing and shooting, Wylies the buthchers for really good beef, and Lees the Butcher and Delicatessen, Collins an amazing fish shop and there is a unique assortment of gift shops including Itzy Bitzy opposite the Abbey and gifted in Roxburgh Street. Lovely clothes shops including Flemings in the square and Sara Thompsons. The Art House for interesting paintings. Eating places and coffee shops are numerous and I am happy to give recommendations during your stay.
View over Kelso
Ruins of Kelso Abbey