Kelso Abbey, Kelso
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Facts and practical information
Kelso Abbey is a ruined Scottish abbey in Kelso, Scotland. It was founded in the 12th century by a community of Tironensian monks first brought to Scotland in the reign of Alexander I. It occupies ground overlooking the confluence of the Tweed and Teviot waters, the site of what was once the Royal Burgh of Roxburgh and the intended southern centre for the developing Scottish kingdom at that time. Kelso thus became the seat of a pre-eminently powerful abbacy in the heart of the Scottish Borders. ()
Getting there by public transportation
Public transportation stops near this location
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- Calculate routeWoodmarket 1 min walk
- Calculate routeWHSmith 1 min walk
- Calculate routeBridge Street 2 min walk
- Calculate routeColedale Car Park 3 min walk
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Kelso Abbey?
Nearby attractions include Borders Abbeys Way, Kelso (3 min walk), Kelso Bridge, Kelso (6 min walk), Floors Castle, Kelso (12 min walk), Roxburgh Castle, Kelso (24 min walk).
How to get to Kelso Abbey by public transport?
The nearest stations to Kelso Abbey:
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- Woodmarket • Lines: 20, 67 (1 min walk)
- WHSmith • Lines: 20, 67, Bus 67 (1 min walk)
Scotland