| Kelso 08:38 - Oct 26 with 1181 views | MattinLondon |
We’re thinking of going to Kelso for a long weekend - with this in mind, just wondering whether any TWTDers have been there and would be kind enough to recommend any places to visit there or the immediate surrounding area.
Thanks in advance.
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| Kelso on 10:29 - Oct 26 with 1078 views | WeWereZombies |
I think I've driven through it without stopping, sort of piques my interest as it is the end of the Pennine Way and that is the only reason I can think of to go there. That being said, there is some wonderful scenery in that part of the World (and some pretty bleak landscapes too) but very weather dependent. Look at the ten day forecast before booking. |  |
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| Kelso on 17:26 - Oct 26 with 970 views | DJR |
The Scottish Borders is not an area of Scotland I know but it does have castles, stately homes and ruined abbeys. The only thing is that at this time of the year many may not be open to the public. For example, Floors Castle (the largest inhabited castle in Scotland) is closed for the winter although the walled garden is open.
I assume you will have use of a car, and some of the small towns nearby such as Hawick may also be worth a visit.
An interesting fact is that for centuries this was a fairly lawless area with the border between England and Scotland in constant flux. Hence what is known as the Border reivers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_reivers
Visit Scotland may well be worth a look.
https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/scottish-borders [Post edited 26 Oct 18:14]
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| Kelso on 19:56 - Oct 26 with 876 views | BudapestByBlimp |
Near Kelso is Melrose with it's Abbey and there's a walk up the 3 peaks of the Eildon Hills with evidence of an ancient hill fort. About 30 miles away I can recommend the coastal village of St Abbs, a small fishing village that leads down to the harbour. There's also a walk north of here along the stunning coastline that goes around a small loch. They filmed some scenes from the Marvel movies in this area if that sort of thing is of interest. |  | | |
| Kelso on 20:02 - Oct 26 with 868 views | TractorWood |
I walked the pennine way in 2023 from Edale in Derbyshire to Kirk Yetholm near Kelso. It was about 270 miles in 11 days.
I would suggest wandering up the Cheviot. It's one of the most remote and rugged parts of the country. The weather can be wild. Kielder water is beautiful too if you want something a bit easier on the quads but a bit further away. |  |
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| Kelso on 21:34 - Oct 26 with 774 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
Where are you coming from, and how will you get there?
It's a pretty eccentric choice in my opinion. I would put North Berwick (stunning beach) above it, for a weekend break, but if you are coming up from England I would say that if you have never visited either of Edinburgh or Glasgow for a prolonged period, then they are on international Top Ten lists for various things. Kelso isn't on a Top Ten in Scotland list, in my opinion.
I would also put either one of Pitlochry or Crieff as significantly better than Kelso for a visit. Both have better food options, better hotel options and stunning walks.
Going to Kelso for a weekend from the South of England (judging by your user name) would be like someone deciding to travel from Scotland for a weekend break in Hertford. Everybody would scratch their head and say "You're going all that way, why not Cambridge or London? Or for that matter any one of another twenty places better than Hertford?"
Kelso has some beautiful scenery nearby, but there are places within 100 miles with waaay better scenery. It has a fairly strong Rugby Union scene, like much of the Borders, and a Fox Hunting/Horse Riding culture. If you were big on either of those things and tying a weekend in with a Ride out by a Hunt, or a rugby match, then you can find things to do to occupy yourself for the rest of the weekend, and some decent food.
But if you are choosing at random, then I would say throw the dart at the map again!
Look at:
The Fife coast from Anstruther to St Andrews. Beautiful little harbours. Lots of local Artist studios. Some of the best Fish and Chips in the world (several recent UK or Scottish Champions in Anstruther and Saint Andrews).
Pitlochry or Crieff and the foothills of the Cairngorms, some great lochs, whisky distilleries (if that's your thing), river, hill or mountain walks. High end fine dining to good, fresh cooked pub food.
Glasgow. It's a great city. Tons to do. But crowds of locals.
Edinburgh. It's a great city. Tons to do. But crowds of tourists.
I am still gobsmacked. Why Kelso?!?!?
Edit: minor autocorrect re-corrected. [Post edited 26 Oct 21:41]
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| Kelso on 21:39 - Oct 26 with 772 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Kelso on 19:56 - Oct 26 by BudapestByBlimp |
Near Kelso is Melrose with it's Abbey and there's a walk up the 3 peaks of the Eildon Hills with evidence of an ancient hill fort. About 30 miles away I can recommend the coastal village of St Abbs, a small fishing village that leads down to the harbour. There's also a walk north of here along the stunning coastline that goes around a small loch. They filmed some scenes from the Marvel movies in this area if that sort of thing is of interest. |
St Abba is beautiful.
My suggestion would be to stay in North Berwick for more accommodation and food options, and make a trip to St Abba. To add to what you put: the harbour was used as Thor's hometown in various Marvel movies.
But if you want movie or TV settings then Glasgow (used by DC to double for Gotham/New York) or Edinburgh (One Day, Department Q, Guilt, Avengers (Vision had a fight on the Royal Mile) have many more famous settings. | | | |
| Kelso on 21:43 - Oct 26 with 764 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Kelso on 17:26 - Oct 26 by DJR |
The Scottish Borders is not an area of Scotland I know but it does have castles, stately homes and ruined abbeys. The only thing is that at this time of the year many may not be open to the public. For example, Floors Castle (the largest inhabited castle in Scotland) is closed for the winter although the walled garden is open.
I assume you will have use of a car, and some of the small towns nearby such as Hawick may also be worth a visit.
An interesting fact is that for centuries this was a fairly lawless area with the border between England and Scotland in constant flux. Hence what is known as the Border reivers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Border_reivers
Visit Scotland may well be worth a look.
https://www.visitscotland.com/places-to-go/scottish-borders [Post edited 26 Oct 18:14]
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Hawick is not worth a day trip.
Source: I once made a day trip to Hawick. Two hours tops. | | | |
| Kelso on 07:37 - Oct 27 with 609 views | DJR |
| Kelso on 19:56 - Oct 26 by BudapestByBlimp |
Near Kelso is Melrose with it's Abbey and there's a walk up the 3 peaks of the Eildon Hills with evidence of an ancient hill fort. About 30 miles away I can recommend the coastal village of St Abbs, a small fishing village that leads down to the harbour. There's also a walk north of here along the stunning coastline that goes around a small loch. They filmed some scenes from the Marvel movies in this area if that sort of thing is of interest. |
There's a ruined abbey in Kelso too but there is currently no access to it because of maintenance work. | | | |
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| Kelso on 07:48 - Oct 27 with 578 views | bluenorth |
Wooler isn't that far away and is quite a nice if a bit weird little town. A distillery has opened up which has a little museum in it. Excellent walking up there into the Cheviots too. Between Kelso and wooler are the remains (piles of stones so imagination needed) of lots of hill forts, the best being Yeavering Bell near the site of an Anglo Saxon town, Gefrin. | | | |
| Kelso on 08:49 - Oct 27 with 534 views | MattinLondon |
Thanks for all of the suggestions - maybe not the first place most people will think of for a long weekend away in Scotland. But as a family we tend to go to popular touristy city/town followed by somewhere less well known. | | | |
| Kelso on 09:02 - Oct 27 with 517 views | WeWereZombies |
| Kelso on 21:39 - Oct 26 by ArnoldMoorhen |
St Abba is beautiful.
My suggestion would be to stay in North Berwick for more accommodation and food options, and make a trip to St Abba. To add to what you put: the harbour was used as Thor's hometown in various Marvel movies.
But if you want movie or TV settings then Glasgow (used by DC to double for Gotham/New York) or Edinburgh (One Day, Department Q, Guilt, Avengers (Vision had a fight on the Royal Mile) have many more famous settings. |
Go to St Abba without your rain jacket and it could be your Waterloo... | |
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| Kelso on 17:03 - Oct 27 with 424 views | Oldsmoker |
Are you sure?
The bookies have it as evens that you will say at least once....
..."We've gone on holiday by mistake". |  |
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| Kelso on 00:52 - Oct 28 with 324 views | ArnoldMoorhen |
| Kelso on 09:02 - Oct 27 by WeWereZombies |
Go to St Abba without your rain jacket and it could be your Waterloo... |
I do, I do, I do, I do, I do believe it was bloody autocorrect.
I am increasingly finding it a problem when posting here. Before it only happened when I was sending out an SMS. | | | |
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