Guidebook for Scottish Borders
Food Scene
Best pub in town. Great food matched with their own locally-brewed beers. Also a good option if you'd just like drop in for a drink or two. Local knowledge tip: Show up later on a Friday night and you'll be treated to a live music session or two offered up by local performers.
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The Cobbles - Freehouse & Dining
7 Bowmont StBest pub in town. Great food matched with their own locally-brewed beers. Also a good option if you'd just like drop in for a drink or two. Local knowledge tip: Show up later on a Friday night and you'll be treated to a live music session or two offered up by local performers.
Perfect spot for a light meal, snack or sweet along with a cup of coffee or tea. Friendly and welcoming, including a golden retriever who serves as a greeter (yes, dogs are welcome). Nice location on the square, with a view of the town hall.
The Cream Chimneys
15 The SquarePerfect spot for a light meal, snack or sweet along with a cup of coffee or tea. Friendly and welcoming, including a golden retriever who serves as a greeter (yes, dogs are welcome). Nice location on the square, with a view of the town hall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Our first choice if a beverage and/or conversation is the priority. Eclectic selection of beers, including three taps on rotation and others further afield in bottles. Also specializes in gin, as well as mixed drinks. Small, cozy and always welcoming -- even if you're a first-time. Some light nibbles, but not the place if you're in need of something more substantial.
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Rutherfords Micropub
38 The SquareOur first choice if a beverage and/or conversation is the priority. Eclectic selection of beers, including three taps on rotation and others further afield in bottles. Also specializes in gin, as well as mixed drinks. Small, cozy and always welcoming -- even if you're a first-time. Some light nibbles, but not the place if you're in need of something more substantial.
Sightseeing
Home to the Duke of Roxburghe and his family. Expansive grounds and tours of the castle open Easter weekend and then for the season starting May 1. Check out the Terrace Café for lunch and/or a cuppa.
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Floors Castle & Gardens
Roxburgh StreetHome to the Duke of Roxburghe and his family. Expansive grounds and tours of the castle open Easter weekend and then for the season starting May 1. Check out the Terrace Café for lunch and/or a cuppa.
Shopping
Boutique chain that serves the practical needs of anglers, as well as a broader audience through its quality apparel.
Orvis Kelso
11 The SquareBoutique chain that serves the practical needs of anglers, as well as a broader audience through its quality apparel.
Beautiful Country Tweeds for traditional, country elegance. Very unique to the Scottish Borders. What fine clothing stores used to be like. Carries both Men & Women's Clothing.
A Hume Country Clothing
46 The SquareBeautiful Country Tweeds for traditional, country elegance. Very unique to the Scottish Borders. What fine clothing stores used to be like. Carries both Men & Women's Clothing.
The Best Shoe Store for miles around! Beautiful handmade leather shoes from Italy, Germany, France, Spain, etc. Quality shoes every time.
Rogerson Shoes
The Best Shoe Store for miles around! Beautiful handmade leather shoes from Italy, Germany, France, Spain, etc. Quality shoes every time.
Essentials
Co-op Food - Kelso
High CroftSmall but well-stocked market just off the Kelso Square.
Getting Around
If you do not have a car and fancy a trip to the countryside, take the train from Waverly to Tweedbank and for a small fee, we will drive the 25 min each way to pick you up and return you.
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Tweedbank station
If you do not have a car and fancy a trip to the countryside, take the train from Waverly to Tweedbank and for a small fee, we will drive the 25 min each way to pick you up and return you.