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Kelso Abbey

Early Christian, Religious Buildings, Ruins
Wander among the remains of a spectacular example of Scottish monastic architecture.
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About Kelso Abbey

Wander among the remains of a spectacular example of Scottish monastic architecture. Kelso Abbey was founded in the 1100s and was one of Scotland’s largest and wealthiest religious houses.

The abbey was founded by monks invited by King David I. Originally settling at Selkirk, the monks relocated to Kelso in 1128, moving close to David’s new castle at Roxburgh. Next to nothing remains of the once-sprawling monastery precinct. But what survives of the church is one of the most spectacular architectural achievements in medieval Scotland.

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directions Address:
Kelso
TD5 7JD

Opening hours

Mon - 21:30-17:00
Tue - 21:30-17:00
Wed - 21:30-17:00
Thu - 21:30-17:00
Fri - 21:30-17:00
Sat - 21:30-17:00
Sun - 21:30-17:00
1 April – 31 October Daily 9.30am to 5pm Closed: 1 November to 31 March

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Theme:
Kirkpatrick C2C

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