Lying where the rivers Tweed and Teviot meet, Kelso is regarded as one of the most charming and beautiful towns in the Scottish borders and a makes a wonderful getaway
destination for
conferences,
meetings and
events.
Famed for its large market square, agricultural heritage and Georgian and Victorian architecture, Kelso sits near the border with Northumberland providing access not only to the glorious Scottish Borders countryside but also to Northumberland National Park, making this an excellent choice of
destination for outdoor
teambuilding events and
corporate activities. Steeped in history, the area provides
conference venues including impressive
historic venues and
stately homes as well as
sporting venues and business-minded
hotels, all well equipped to cater for
corporate events and
weddings in true Scottish style.
Kelso is easy to reach being situated between Edinburgh and Newcastle via the A68 plus connecting country roads, via rail links at Berwick or Edinburgh, and via flights into Edinburgh or Newcastle airports for international conference delegates.
Sporting venues include Kelso RFC and Kelso Racecourse which itself provides not only a first class conference centre comprising 6 conference and banqueting suites but also exhibition space and extensive outdoor space suitable for teambuilding events. The Border Union Agricultural Society offers Springwood Hall, a multi-functional, versatile exhibition centre and events venue set in Springwood Park, one of the UK’s most picturesque Showgrounds. With a separate meeting room for small delegate groups as well as the large conference hall, this new venue is ideal for conferences, training events, exhibitions, corporate events, banqueting and weddings. Tait Hall is a cultural venue with an imposing hall able to accommodate up to 401 delegates for large corporate events with additional meeting spaces for smaller delegate groups. Historic venues include Mellerstain House, an idyllic wedding venue, and Floors Castle, part of the Roxburghe Estate. The castle offers a dramatic backdrop for both indoor and outdoor corporate events and weddings, the remarkable state rooms making exquisite conference and banqueting suites sure to impress delegates. Also on the estate is the striking country house hotel The Roxburghe which boasts a championship golf course alongside world class fishing and shooting. Kelso hotels also include the Cross Keys Hotel, a historic venue with modern conference and meeting facilities able to accommodate up to 280 delegates, and the Ednam House Hotel, another historic building full of charm and traditional Scottish hospitality.