Kelso Civic Week

Each year a young man from the town is selected by the Ex Kelso-Laddies to lead the celebrations and activities during Civic Week as our "Kelso Laddie" he will also represent the town at all the other border festivals through the summer. 
A week of ride-outs on horseback to neighbouring towns & villages, competitions, entertainment, traditions, Installation of The Kelso Laddie Ceremony, Fancy Dress Procession, Kelso Pipe Band leading the Cavalcades of horses back into town , Cycle Ride to Floors Castle, Gymkhana, Art Exhibition, Firework Display & The Grand Ball – Join us for a spectacular week in Kelso!