Visitor attractions and information for
Coldstream
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Heatherslaw Corn Mill, (John Murphy) Ford
Village, Cornhill-on-Tweed Tel: 01890 820338. For the last 25
years, the Heatherslaw Corn Mill has been open to the public
as a working museum producing wholemeal flour from local wheat.
Situated next to the River Till, it has been the site of a mill
for over seven hundred years and the corn mill still uses traditional
techniques. About 8 miles
east of Coldstream. |
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Heatherslaw
Light Railway.Tel: 01890 820244 Lies on the B6354 between Ford
and Etal Villages. A 15 gauge railway which runs from Heatherslaw
Mill to Etal Village. About
7 miles east of Coldstream. |
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Floors Castle, Kelso, Roxburghshire Tel:01573
223333. The largest inhabited castle in Scotland, home to the
Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh and their family. Spectacular State
rooms filled with priceless European paintings, tapestries and
furnishings. Coffee shop, licensed Restaurant and gift shop.
About 2 miles west
of Coldstream. |
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Kelso
Racecourse, Kelso, Roxburghshire TD5 7SX Tel: 01668 281611 Situated
in the Borders, just to the north of the town centre, Kelso Racecourse
is close to the junction of the A6089 and the A699. www.kelso-races.co.uk. About 2 miles north of Coldstream. |
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Kelso Abbey, in the care of Historic Scotland.
Ruins of the west end of the great abbey church built in 1128
by the Tironesian monks from France. Only fragmentary remains
after its repeated destruction by the English, but still an impressive
structure. About 2 miles
north of Coldstream. |
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Teviot
Water Gardens, Kirkbank House, Kelso, Roxburghshire Tel: 01835
850253 Located in the heart of the Scottish Borders, discover
the tranquility of the riverside display garden. Food/Craft Hall
and Aquatic/Garden Centre with an extensive range of plants,
equipment and fish. www.teviotwatergardens.co.uk.
About 5 miles south of
Coldstream. |
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The Hirsel, Coldstream Tel: 01890 882834.
The Country Park is open all year during daylight hours and provides
an excellent location for a family day out. Lakeside and river
walks provide a glimpse of Douglas pedigree Highland Cattle and
many forms of wildlife on the lake. There is a Museum and Arts
and Crafts Centre, Cottage Tearoom and Crafthouse Gallery. There
is also a small children's play area and picnic site. About 2 miles north of Coldstream. |
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