Kelso Civic Week

Kelso Civic Week Kelso Civic Week is a local festival held annually, in the third week of July, since 1937.

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Right Hand Man Angus Utterson with Ex Kelso Laddie Fraser Hastie and Dawn Hinnigan at Abbotsford House for Melrose Festi...
20/06/2026

Right Hand Man Angus Utterson with Ex Kelso Laddie Fraser Hastie and Dawn Hinnigan at Abbotsford House for Melrose Festival Tour of Ceremonies today 🔵⚪️

🔵⚪️ Kelso Civic Week 🔵⚪️ 📍 What’s on.. Saturday 18th July 🍽️ Yetholm Day Breakfast at Kelso Golf Club🐴 Kelso Laddies Rid...
20/06/2026

🔵⚪️ Kelso Civic Week 🔵⚪️

📍 What’s on.. Saturday 18th July

🍽️ Yetholm Day Breakfast at Kelso Golf Club

🐴 Kelso Laddies Ride to Yetholm

🖼️ Art Exhibition in Town House

🎶 Entertainement in The Square

🎭 Fancy Dress Procession

🏆 Presentation of Cups in The Square

Full details available in the Official Programme on sale in shops in early July

The Kelso Laddie and party at Melrose Ball tonight 🔵⚪️
19/06/2026

The Kelso Laddie and party at Melrose Ball tonight 🔵⚪️

🔵 Notice to Riders 🔵Could all riders participating in the Morebattle Ride and any of the rides during Civic week please ...
19/06/2026

🔵 Notice to Riders 🔵

Could all riders participating in the Morebattle Ride and any of the rides during Civic week please make themselves aware of the updated Code of Conduct, available on our website - www.kelsocivicweek.co.uk

We also ask that riders download the 'what3words' app onto their phone. This allows the rider to identify their precise location should something happen and they need to be picked up or require emergency services.

🔹Horse and Public Separation

In light of a couple of previous incidents involving close interaction between horses and members of the public, it is now a key priority to maintain a clear and managed separation between horses and pedestrians at all times during the event. Horses can be unpredictable, particularly in unfamiliar or crowded environments, and even the calmest animal may become startled. To ensure the safety of both riders and the general public, strict access controls will be in place to prevent unnecessary mixing of horses with foot traffic or vehicles. Stewards will be stationed at all key access gates to oversee and manage the safe movement of horses. They will monitor the surrounding area and only allow horses to exit or move through gate points once it is deemed safe to do so-this means waiting until all members of the public and any nearby traffic have cleared the area. This coordinated approach will help to avoid congestion, reduce the risk of accidents, and ensure a smoother flow for everyone involved in the event. The cooperation of all participants and spectators is greatly appreciated in following steward instructions to keep safety at the forefront

We kindly ask that all participants in our events respect our stewards and the police and follow their instructions when required. They are all there for your safety.

Thank you for your continued support

19/06/2026

💙🤍 KELSO CIVIC WEEK SWIMMING GALA 🤍💙

📅 Friday 16th July
🕐 Starting at 1:00pm
📍 Kelso Swimming Pool

Join us for an afternoon packed with fun, excitement, and friendly competition at this year's Kelso Civic Week Swimming Gala!

🏆 Events include:
• Kelso Laddie Trophy Heats
• Under 6s Mighty Minnows Race
• Robert Guthrie Memorial Trophy
• Norman Douglas Inter School Relay
• Kelso Laddie Obstacle Relay Race

🎉 Plus:
• Races for all ages
• Prizes for everyone
• Mega Money Scramble
• Island Fun Time

🏅 The afternoon will conclude with the Kelso Laddie Trophy Final!

The Kelso Laddie Handicap Trophy is open to children aged 7–15 years. Entry forms are available from Kelso Swimming Pool and should be returned directly to the pool by Friday 10th July.

Bring your family and friends along to cheer on the swimmers and enjoy a fantastic community event as part of Kelso Civic Week.

A huge thank you to Kelso Sports Massage Clinic for sponsoring this year's gala!

🔵⚪️ MOREBATTLE RIDE 🔵⚪️🗓️ Sunday 21st June 2026📍Leaving from Woodside Park at 12 noon🟦 The Kelso Laddies horse is kindly...
19/06/2026

🔵⚪️ MOREBATTLE RIDE 🔵⚪️

🗓️ Sunday 21st June 2026

📍Leaving from Woodside Park at 12 noon

🟦 The Kelso Laddies horse is kindly sponsored by the Ex Kelso Laddies Club
🟦 The Right Hand Man’s horse is kindly sponsored by Jim Hogarth and Margaret Martin

The Kelso Laddie will lead his cavalcade from Kelso and the Jethart Callant will lead his from Jedburgh and meet in Morebattle for their annual tryst at approx 2.30pm

See photos attached for traffic orders and programme.

Stewards and Police will be in charge of the rolling road closures.

The cavalcade will arrive back from Morebattle into The Square at approx. 6.15pm

Note from Chief Steward Callum Vickers:

If participants riding from Kelso to Morebattle wish to box halfway, could you please make sure to position your vehicles somewhere outside the village, as there will be no horses leaving the field once the cavalcade has arrived into Morebattle. If you have any questions before the ride regarding the best place to park your vehicles, please get in touch with chief steward Callum Vickers before or on the morning before leaving Kelso.

19/06/2026

🔵⚪️ Kelso Civic Week 🔵⚪️

📍 What’s on.. Friday 17th July

🖼️ Art exhibition in Town House

🏊🏼‍♀️ Swimming Fun Gala at Kelso Swimming Pool - entries for the Kelso Laddie Handicap race into Kelso Swimming Pool by Friday 10th July

🐴 Ride to Floors Castle and Judging of horses

🚴🏻 Cycle to Floors Castle

🎢 Kelso Laddie will attend Slaters Shows

Full details available in the Official Programme on sale in shops from early July

Kelso Laddie Chad Patterson with right hand man Angus and left hand man Jack at the crowning of the Melrose Queen and in...
18/06/2026

Kelso Laddie Chad Patterson with right hand man Angus and left hand man Jack at the crowning of the Melrose Queen and investiture of the Melrosian tonight

18/06/2026

🔵⚪️ Kelso Civic Week 🔵⚪️

📍 What’s on.. Thursday 16th July

🖼️ Art Exhibition in Town House

🎭 Children’s fancy dress in Tait Hall

🎱 Open Pool competition in Kelso Bowling Club

👗 Grand Civic Week Ball in Springwood Hall

Full details available in the Official Programme on sale in shops in early July

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