Shopping
A little retail therapy?
Kelso has a great selection of independent shops offering a wide selection of products and services. At Inglestone House we are located just off the town square, which means visitors are within walking distance of all that Kelso has to offer.
Local shops
We would like to draw your attention to a few of the shops that we love and that we know our guests have visited and complimented.
Simon Porteous
Many of our guests come for cycling holidays and Simon has been a saviour on more than one occasion. A great bike shop on Bridge Street.
A. Hume
Situated on Horsemarket and in the Square, these country clothing stores host a large selection of quality, fashionable items for men and women as well as gifts to take home after your holidays.
The Mole House
This fantastic one of a kind store offers hand crafted goods and sculptures that make great gifts or new acquisitions for the home.
W J Blair
Open for almost a century this family run jewellery shop is our next door neighbour. Pop in for fabulous gifts,treats, watch repairs, trophies and engraving.
Rogerson’s (The Square) & Swans (Bridge Street)
Two great long established shoe shops with something for everyone and fantastic staff who really know their stuff.
James Stewart & Sons
3 floors of everything from electricals to cleaning products, hardware, kitchenware, party ware and much more. We often find what we need here as they stock things you can’t find anywhere else!
Zantik & Hawico
Independent ladieswear.
20 Storeys
Lots of quirky books, games, cards and gifts.
One Basket
A treasure trove of kitchenware including a fantastic enamel Moomin range, specialist ingredients, green toiletries and lots more
Beadalicious
A lovely little place selling beads and interesting creative kits.
If you are looking for something specific when you arrive please ask us and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.
Accreditations and awards
Torwoodlee Tower via a circular walk
We love free entry to a historic hidden gem and Torwoodlee Tower was easy to find using one of the many Scottish Borders Council books. The "Paths around Galashiels" guide directs you to start in Clovenfords, follow the easy instructions to arrive at the long ,...
The Capon Tree, Jedburgh
Just outside Jedburgh is the Capon Tree believed to be the last survivor of the ancient Jed Forest. The tree is a hollow Oak tree now held up in places by wooden supports and is thought to be about 1000 years old. The tree can be visited by parking just opposite or a...
Bar of silver
April 2022 brought us two brothers both here for the fishing on the beautiful River Tweed. Congratulations goes to Mr Rob Burns who landed this lovely 8lbs salmon caught between the coals on the Rutherford beat. It's great to see fish being caught up here in the...