Top Things to do in Kelso
What to do and see in Kelso, Scotland: The Best Things to do Good for Couples
Discover the best top things to do in Kelso, United Kingdom including Rutherfords Micropub, Beirhope Farm, Smailholm Tower, Kelso Races, Floors Castle & Gardens.
Restaurants in Kelso
1. Rutherfords Micropub
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 161 reviews
Rutherfords is the perfect antidote to modern life. The very FIRST Micropub in Scotland. Pop in for a perfect pint of Real Ale, a hand-raised pork pie, a very special, fresh cocktail or Scottish craft gin on-tap, through a microscope. Yes... really. We also now offer our own totally natural cocktails, including Pornstar Martinis and our own take on the Cosmo... the Kelsopolitan! Great chat and NO interruptions from music, gaming machines or Television. It's the small things in life that matter.
Reviewed By SusiePie66 - Hebden Bridge, United Kingdom
Visited this cool little micro pub twice on two cold wintery days and had the warmest of welcomes. Superb beers and gins. Cozy and quirky, friendly atmosphere and even a folk group who put a huge smile on our faces with their rendition of BeeGees ‘Stayin’ Alive’ :-)
2. Beirhope Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 52 reviews
We offer Alpaca treks, visits, parties and more. We welcome visitors to our small holding to see our Alpacas, take them for a walk or to enjoy some time with these wonderful animals.
Reviewed By kerry_shepherd
It was a great visit. Lynn tailored the session to us and let us take Caesar on a little walk even though we had only booked the 30-minute meet an alpaca session. We learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The scenery is fabulous. It worked very well for our 5 and 8-year-olds.
3. Smailholm Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
This site is closed for now. We’re working hard to gradually reopen the places you love while making sure the experience is safe for everyone. Sited high on a rocky outcrop, Smailholm is a small rectangular tower set within a stone barmkin wall. This 65 ft towerhouse was built by a well-known Scottish Borders family in the first half of the 15th century, and today you can enjoy stunning views of the surrounding countryside from Smailholm Tower’s battlements. Inside the tower is a model of this Pringle residence and a charming collection of costume figures and tapestries relating to Sir Walter Scott's Minstrelsy of the Scottish Borders. It was the sight of Smailholm that fired Walter Scott's imagination when, as a young boy, he was brought up by his grandparents at the nearby farm of Sandyknowe.
Reviewed By freddiedoncaster
I made the effort to walk up to tower, and I’m so glad I did. It’s nothing special, however the views you get are breathtaking.
4. Kelso Races
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 63 reviews
Kelso Races is a National Hunt Racecourse staging jumps racing from September through until May in the beautiful Borders countryside and picturesque town of Kelso. We offer a variety of Raceday Tickets and Hospitality Packages including our Track 2 Track deal, which will give you return transport from Tweedbank Station to the racecourse allowing you to leave the car at home and make the most of our hospitality! Known as Britain's Frendliest Racecourse a very warm welcome awaits. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Reviewed By K2958MLmichaelh
Been to Every race course in Scotland now and Kelso my favourite. Nice relaxed place, easy to get close to the racing and a great place to eat, nice home cooking and decent prices
5. Floors Castle & Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 796 reviews
** CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO THE LATEST GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS. PLEASE SEE WEBSITE FOR THE LATEST COVID-19 UPDATES.** Scotland's largest inhabited castle. A great day out for all the family. 5* visitor attraction only 1 hour from Edinburgh and Newcastle. Enjoy spectacular gardens, cafes, shopping, countryside walks, Castle tours, cycle trail, kids playground and events. Due to the ongoing global Coronavirus situation, the Castle and grounds are closed until further notice. Please Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and Covid-19 updates.
Reviewed By Expectal0t - Eyemouth, United Kingdom
Rather different this year, first registering for track and trace at the Cafe which serves as the garden entrance. Paper cups and cardboard boxes for food and a reduced simple menu that is a lot more common now. No one was eating indoors but there are 8 well separated covered family benches outside. A long line of blue Agapanthus in full flower separates the garden paths from the cafe and a taste of whats to come. The herbaceous borders are looking particularly good this year, probably the finest in the area. The tapestry garden (formally the pant centre) has filled out and looking good with meandering paths amongst the plants (probably helped by lots of horse manure). Healthy looking veg and a vivid wild flower section this year. The greenhouses all look tidy with collections of Fuchsia and Pelargoniums etc all in flower and there's a long border of Jersey lily's in full flower adjacent to the fruit houses. They also have an open gassy area for the kids to play with some extra seating. The gardeners need to be congratulated for creating a splendid show.
