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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
86
Female Safety
84
LGBTQ+ Safety
80
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$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

Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.

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