ANGLING
Kelso has some of the finest fishing in Scotland, with the Tweed and Teviot meeting here. Locals and visitors can fish for salmon and trout, with very moderately priced permits available from the local fishing tackle shops.
To find out more about the fishing and rivers of Kelso Visit www.kelsofishing.com.

BOWLING
The Kelso Bowling Club, the oldest in Scotland, is situated in Bowmont Street.
Kelso Bowling Club, Poynder Place, Kelso (01573) 226446

CHILDREN
Abbey Soft Play is situated in the Knows car park, The facility allows children under 8 years to burn off some energy in a safe environment, somewhere they can be stimulated by the special effects lighting, in the snoozelen area, or simply go wild in the ball pool and soft play area. Parents can enjoy a coffee while their children are playing or they can play too if they wish.
Abbey Soft Play is run by Parent to Parent(Kelso) Scottish charity No. SC029359 and is a self funded project which relies on the community it serves and their generosity to maintain itself.
The Play Area is manned by volunteers and is open from 9.30am - 4.30pm mon - fri and from 9.30 - 12 Sat, it has easy access with disabled toilet & changing facility.Tel: 01573 228118

CRICKET
The Kelso Cricket team are past winners of the Border League and they play at Sheddon Park

CURLING, SKATING & SKITTLES
The only Ice Rink in the Borders is in Kelso. Public Skating sessions take place every Sunday afternoon and Evening between September and March, with the Skittle Alley and Public Bar next door.
Kelso Ice Rink, Abbotseat Road, Kelso (01573) 224774

FOOTBALL
Kelso has three senior teams competing at different levels. Kelso United play in the East of Scotland League at Springwood Park whereas Kelso Thistle and Kelso Amateurs both play in the Border League at Woodside Park. During the season there is a very popular mini football section for the kids.
Kelso Football Club, Woodside Park, Kelso (01573) 223780

GOLF
Kelso has it's very own 18-hole golf course at Berrymoss. It's open all year round and visitors are always welcome. We also have a championship course, two miles from the town centre, called the Roxburghe. It is owned by the Duke of Roxburghe and is reputed to be one of the finest courses in Britain.
Kelso Golf Club, Abbotseat Road, Kelso (01573) 223009
Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course, Heiton, Kelso (01573) 450331 Web Site

HOCKEY
The Ladies Hockey team play at Sheddon Park and compete in the Border League and Knock-Out Competitions. They are always keen to see new faces and open their doors to anyone interested in having a go.

HORSE RACING
Kelso has a well established race course at Berrymoss. It has a National Hunt course and is known as the 'friendliest course in Britain'. It also has first class facilities for the public and the staff there do a great job to ensure that everyone who visits has a great day out.
Kelso Race Course (01573) 224767 web site

HORSE RIDING
It goes without saying that Horse Riding is very popular in the Borders and during the summer there is probably more Horse Riding at the Borders Festivals than anywhere else in the country. Nenthorn Stables cater for learners and will help out in any way they can
Nenthorn Stables, Edenside Cott, Nenthorn (01573) 224073

KELSO MUSIC SOCIETY
A variety of performances put on throughout the yesr
Mrs Isabel Gordon, Maxwellheugh Cottage, Jedburgh Road, Kelso (01573) 224753

PUTTING
There is a fine 18-hole putting green in Sheddon Park, open during the summer.

RUGBY
By far the most popular sport in the Borders is Rugby Football. Poynder Park is the home of Kelso Rugby Club and is one of the finest grounds in Scotland. There is also a very strong mini rugby section who train at Poynder Park on Sunday mornings.
Kelso Rugby Club, Poynder Park, Kelso (01573) 224300 (Kelso Web Site on the SRU Domain)

SKATING & SKITTLES
Both are available at the Borders Ice Rink during the winter months

SWIMMING
There is an excellent indoor swimming pool at Inch Road with great facilities.
Kelso Swimming Pool, Inch Road, Kelso (01573) 224944

TENNIS
There is a private club at Poynder Park where visitors can play on the all weather courts with coaching available for youths.

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