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Kelso
City in Scottish Borders, United Kingdom
Overview
Kelso is a picturesque market town set on the banks of the River Tweed in the Scottish Borders, known for its impressive ruins, cobbled square, and strong equestrian culture. Visitors can explore historic landmarks, independent shops, and beautiful countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United Kingdom
Council Area
Scottish Borders
Population
6,910
Time Zone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.60°, -2.43°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
86
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,020
Local Cost
$1,210
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
7.8°C
Summer Avg
13.4°C
Winter Avg
2.7°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
-12.1°C
Humidity
90%
Precipitation
991 mm
Internet Speed
74 Mbps
Upload
14 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
25
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
8
Parks
10
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
260.0
Airport
—
Distance
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 78/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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