Coo's View

06/03/2026

Some photos of Coo's View, our holiday house in the sunshine earlier in the week. Ready for hopefully the sunshine in the Summer...... Sleeps 6, with sauna, table tennis, enclosed garden. At Hardiesmill Place, Gordon.

29/01/2026

29/01/2026

With many reasons to visit the Scottish Borders - your stop off in Kelso has loads to offer, with walks and amazing scenery, wooded bike trails, active and lit skatepark, hotels, B&Bs, self catering accommodation, independent shops, restaurants, cafes, pubs, many sporting activities and clubs - you will not be disappointed.

Find all and more at www.visitkelso.com

Scottish Borders Itinerary 🚗🌿🏰

Discover rolling hills, historic abbeys, dramatic coastline and literary landmarks with this scenic road trip through the Scottish Borders — perfect for a relaxed and culture-filled escape.

📍 St Abbs Head 🌊 – Clifftop walks and seabird colonies
📍 Coldingham Bay 🏖️ – Beautiful sandy bay and coastal village
📍 Eyemouth ⚓ – Lively harbour town with maritime history
📍 Duns 🏘️ – Market town surrounded by countryside
📍 Kelso 🏰 – Home to Floors Castle and nearby Smailholm Tower
📍 Jedburgh ⛪ – Historic town dominated by Jedburgh Abbey
📍 Hawick 🧶 – Known for textiles and riverside walks
📍 The Borders Distillery, Hawick 🥃 – Local whisky and gin distillery
📍 Selkirk 🌳 – Traditional Borders town with strong heritage
📍 Abbotsford 📚 – Sir Walter Scott’s historic home
📍 Melrose 🏛️ – Famous for Melrose Abbey and charming streets
📍 Scott’s View 🌄 – One of the best viewpoints in the Borders
📍 Lauder 🏰 – Visit Thirlestane Castle and surrounding countryside
📍 Stow 🚉 – Small village on the Borders Railway
📍 Galashiels 🏘️ – Major Borders town and transport hub

Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 108 miles

This Scottish Borders itinerary blends coastline, castles, abbeys and literary history — ideal for slow travel, scenic drives and peaceful walks. 🌤️📸📖

Thanks to Let’s Explore The Uk

06/10/2025

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our stunning southern property, nestled in the picturesque Surrey countryside! 🏠🌳 Imagine waking up to breathtaking views and spending your days exploring the beautiful countryside. 🌲 Our charming retreat sleeps 8, making it the perfect getaway for families and friends. 👫 Whether you're an avid walker or cyclist, you'll love the abundance of scenic trails and routes right on your doorstep. 🏞️ From leisurely strolls to more challenging hikes, there's something for everyone. 🏃‍♀️ And when you need to unwind, our spacious cottage is the perfect place to relax and recharge. 😴 Take a look at our property listing to learn more: https://www.holidaycottages.co.uk/cottage/oc-30296-begley-farm. We can't wait to welcome you to our little slice of heaven in Surrey! ❤️

Written with the help of AI.

Just 42 miles from Hyde Park Corner, this property offers a wonderful, dog-friendly, opportunity to escape to the country whilst remaining close enough to London to either visit, or return, without the brutality of a 3-4 hour drive. Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, this spacious, newly....

02/03/2024

Coo's View is not far from here......

Hume Castle.

The existing castle seen at Hume today dates from 1794 and is little more than an 18th century folly constructed on the site of the original stronghold of the Home (Hume) family by Sir Hugh Hume of Polwarth, 3rd Earl of Marchmont after buying the Barony of Home from Alexander Home, 10th Earl of Home in 1789.
There are scant remains of an earlier structure and well within the folly walls that are believed to be all that remains of the Hume's original castle.

In the year 1214 the Barony and estate of Home were granted to William of Greenlaw and his new wife and cousin Ada daughter of Patrick, Earl of Dunbar. William and his wife Ada then took on the estate name Hume (Home) as their own.

The estate occupies a substantial portion of the Merse Lands (March Lands), a low lying district that sits between the Lammermuir Hills to the north and the River Tweed to the south, the Borders town of Duns lies about 7 kilometres to the northeast and Kelso is about 7 kilometres to the south.

The village that once thrived here has been noted as one of the largest medieval settlements in southeast Scotland, it also includes a church dating to the 12th century, Hume Old Parish Church dedicated to St Nicholas, this church is thought to have been built on the remains of a much earlier structure owing to the finding of an ecclesiastical bell nearby dating to between 600~900AD, all that remains of the old church is a burial aisle of the Hume family known locally as the Earls Aisle, the remainder of the church was destroyed by Cromwell's New Model Army around about 1651.

Hume Castle may have begun its life as an earthwork and timber castle sometime around the 13th century but by the 14th century the Home's fortification had evolved into a more substantial Castle of Enclosure with a round tower at the entrance and at the north wall, Hume was noted as a rare and early example of a rectangular castle built in southern Scotland and before the advent of gunpowder one of the strongest castles in Scotland.
The defences were once more extended and strengthened in order to repel an attack by artillery between the 15th and 17th centuries.

29/01/2024

A wee surprise at Coo's View, for those wanting something a bit different for their week away.... for your use, a electric sauna and games room.

10/07/2023

24/05/2023

This Saturday is market day 🥳🎉:

🔅 9.30am until 1.30pm
🔅 The Square, Kelso
🔅 Over 24 stalls
🔅 Saturday 27th May 23
🔅 All welcome

Look forward to seeing you all there.

23/07/2022

The Big Day of the Week - Ride to Yetholm.

We kindly ask that riders refrain from smoking, when mounted, to stop the threat of fire being started on dry grounds.

When attending Yetholm, we kindly ask followers, to remain vigilant and responsible if using a camping stove, and prefer no disposable BBQs for similar reasons.

We are sure you will be understanding on this matter.

The Kelso Laddie Callum Davidson will leave the Racecourse at 8am and along with his mounted supporters will lead the cavalcade to The Square, then on to Yetholm.

Information below.

Safe Oot - Safe In to everyone following the Laddie today.

Please see below for all information.

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23/07/2022

Kelso Civic Week - Saturday 23rd July
Ride to Yetholm followed by the Fancy Dress Parade.
Click on our ‘Stories’ for snapshots of the full break down of the day ahead.

We would like to wish the Kelso Laddie Callum Davidson, the right-hand man Mark Henderson, left-hand man Sean Hook & all today’s riders all the very best for a great day!
~ SAFE OOT, SAFE IN ~

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21/09/2021

This weekend will be the last weekend of the season to roam the beautiful Grounds, and tour inside Castle.

🏰 The Castle and Grounds will close for the season on Thursday the 30th of September until Easter 2022

HOWEVER....

-The Walled Gardens, Apple Shed Giftshop & Deli and Terrace Café are open daily all year round. 10.30am - 4pm

-Annual Pass holders enjoy unlimited free entry to the gardens and children’s play park throughout the year.

🎃The grounds of Floors Castle will be opening for a special spooky Halloween Trail which will run every day 22nd -31st October.
🎄 We hope to announce our festive activities and events coming up very soon so keep an eye on our social media pages and website for more information.

13/09/2021

Visit Kelso WALKING TRAILS 2021
Week 7 of our Trails from our updated EXPLORE page on visitkelso. com

NORTH TOWN CIRCULAR
This walk takes you around the top of the town. It’s part of the Borders Abbeys Way.
Most of this walk is on tarmac surfaces, with some grassy paths.
2.5 - 3.6 Miles - Approx 1 hour

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