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Description: This viewpoint was, as its name suggests, constructed to commemorate the Millennium, and by its construction an extra tourist attraction was added to enable visitors and locals alike to ...
Type: Scenic
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Description: This is the grave of Andrew Gemmels, the blue-coat gaberlunzie, who died at the age of 106, and upon whom Sir Walter Scott based his character, Edie Ochiltree in "The Antiquary"...
Type: Visitor-Attractions
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Description: This bridge which crosses the Tweed, was designed by John Rennie of Haddington. His design is unusual in that it has a level road over semi-elliptical arches. Opened in 1803, the bridg...
Type: Scenic
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Description: Kelso Pottery was set up in 1970 by Ian and Elizabeth Hird. Ian produces a range of domestic ware which includes mugs, jugs, bowls, plates, vases and baking dishes which are intended ...
Type: Crafts
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Description: The traditional home of the King of the Gypsies, the Palace is probably the last of a line of previous Palaces. There was certainly an "Old Palace" across the Kirk Yetholm Gree...
Type: Visitor-Attractions
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Description: Unveiled in 2003, this piece of stone from Blinkbonny Quarry, stands as a memorial to the Gypsies of Kirk Yetholm, and at the same time to Tom Tokely, a renowned local historian with a sp...
Type: Visitor-Attractions
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Description: One of the finest salmon beats on the River Tweed is where the River Tweed and the River Teviot meet. This is the Junction Pool. In the year 2001, a very attractive, and comfortable s...
Type: Scenic
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Description: Ruins of the west end of the great abbey church built in 1128 by the Tironesian monks from France. Only fragmentary remains after its repeated destruction by the English, but still an ...
Type: Abbeys
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Three short walks, all starting from the Square, which will take you to all the places of interest, old and new. You will cross Rennie's Bridge, see the beautiful view of the Junction Pool and be...
Type: Walking
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Description: The site of the former 13th century parish church can still be made out as a turf-covered two cell structure close to the centre of the churchyard. The smaller of the two cells represen...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: Superb Georgian House by William and Robert Adam with exquisite plaster ceilings, beautiful period furniture, and a marvellous art collection. It is the home of the Earl and Countess of...
Type: Historical-Buildings
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Description: The ruins of the famous castle of Roxburgh, favourite of Scottish kings, seated on its massive grassy mound between the Rivers Tweed and Teviot. Ownership: On Roxburghe Estates la...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Description: Founded by David de Olifard in the 12th century and subsequently granted to the Benedictine monks of Coldingham priory. The exterior still shows much of the original stonework, particu...
Type: Archaeological-Sites
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Trading as KINSMAN BLAKE CERAMICS, SMAILHOLM Description: Pottery producing hand thrown items which are individually painted. Also paintings and woodcuts. Group demonstrations by arrangement. ...
Type: Crafts
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Description: This is a well preserved and well restored border tower house dating from the 15th century. Situated on Sandyknowe Farm, it is visible for miles around. Formerly the home of the Pringl...
Type: Historical-Buildings
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Description: This is a 3-level water garden overlooking the River Teviot. 3 river walks and bird hide. Coffee shop and smokery attached. Newly extended shop and coffee shop with garden centre added...
Type: Gardens
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Description: Floors is the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and the home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe and their family. Ownership: Private Situation: In the town of Kelso. OS r...
Type: Historical-Buildings
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