The "most beautiful village" in Scotland is historic and charming - and the "perfect" autumn day out for the family. During September and October, when the leaves turn gold and you start to feel a chill in the air, Scotland really comes alive. While summer benefits from warmer temperatures, autumn is arguably the prettier season.
It is for that reason that the Daily Record has chosen a place once called the "most beautiful, if not the most romantic town in Scotland" by legendary Scots writer Sir Walter Scott as their latest Town of the Week. Situated at the junction of the rivers Tweed and Teviot, Kelso is a market town that is as interesting as it is scenic. Around just an hour out of Edinburgh by car, it is the perfect spot for an autumn day out.
Autumn is an amazing time of the year to visit Kelso, with the town being home to a wide variety of parks and walking trails to venture out on. There is nothing quite like the sound of leaves crunching under your feet - especially with your little ones who will be able to make the most of the stunning scenery. Kelso is framed around a cobbled town square that is the largest in Scotland.
Surrounded by stunning Georgian and Victorian buildings, there are plenty of independent shops to peruse selling everything from ice cream to fashionable clothes, the Daily Record reported. The real star of the show, though, is the wealth of beauty spots and historic sites located around and near the town. Amongst the standouts are the lavish Floors.