Smailholm Tower
Kelso, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7PG
About this attraction
Home to the Pringles and Scotts, Smailholm is a prominent landmark that proved inspirational to Sir Walter Scott who is buried at nearby Dryburgh Abbey.
Highlights
The stunning views from the battlements.
The completeness of the 15th-century laird’s residence – the roofed and floored four-storey tower house together with the adjacent buildings and barmkin (courtyard) wall.
The Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border exhibition in the tower house – costume figures and tapestries of extraordinary charm and captivating interest illustrating the intimate link between Smailholm, Scott and his Minstrelsy.
Price
Adult £3.70, Child £1.85, Concessions £3.
Special Facilities
On site parking for cars and buses.
Shop.
Opening Times
1st April to 30th September - Daily.
October Daily - not Thursday and Friday
November to 31st March – Weekends only.
Accommodation Nearby
Hermitage Lane, Shedden Park Road, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7AN
The Hermitage is a Scottish Tourist Board four-star rated bed and breakfast. The late Georgian house is set in a large garden in a central, yet quiet part of Kelso in the Scottish Borders. The guest accommodation spreads over two floors, with drawing room and dining room on the ground floor and three en-suite letting bedrooms on the first floor.
Hendersyde Farm, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7QA
You're always welcome at Hendersyde! Our family farm which lies between the River Tweed and Eden Water, downstream from Kelso, in the heart of the Borders!The traditional farm cottages stand in a peaceful spot at the end of their own lane, surrounded by walks, wildlife and wonderful views.
Burnbrae Holidays, Burnbrae Mill, Nenthorn, Kelso, Scottish Borders, TD5 7RY
Relax in your s-facing conservatory and enjoy the splendid view over large secluded garden, Eden Water, and the Tweed valley to the Cheviot Hills, or nestle before a log fire in the peace of Burnbrae.