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Kelso (Scotland) attractions
Kelso (Scotland) attractions
Kelso Abbey , maintained by Historic Scotland, admission free - one of the great 'Border Abbeys', Kelso Abbey was built between 1128-1143 and was once one of the wealthiest and grandest monasteries in Scotland. After centuries of decay and destruction, all that remains is the west tower and the transept, still a superb piece of architecture well worth a visit...
Kelso Square The largest market square in Scotland with well preserved 18th and 19th century architecture reminiscent if the low countries.
Floors Castle 1 mile North of Kelso (the main gates are in the town), main residence of the Duke of Roxburghe, largest inhabited house in Scotland and open to visitors in the summer months. Art collection, tea room, garden centre and country sports.
Roxburgh Castle Ruins of a medieval castle established by David I and birthplace of Alexander III. Roxburgh Castle was strategically important from the 12th to the 15th centuries and the adjoining town of Roxburgh (of which there is now no visible trace) was an important royal burgh and centre of agricultural trade with Europe. The castle is in ruins and very little of the stonework is now visible. There is however an impresive earthwork mound topped by remnants of thick stone fortifications. Remnants of the main gate are visible to the west of the castle. Worth visiting in spring via a pleasant riverside walk by the river Teviot when the weather relatively clement and before an overgrowth of Nettles impedes access.
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