Smailholm Tower

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Important notice

The walk up to the tower is currently very muddy, we recommend strong footwear.

Getting here

Smailholm Tower
Sandyknowe Farm
Kelso
TD5 7PG

National Grid reference: NT 638 346

Telephone: 01573 460 365

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Parking at Smailholm Tower

Please note, there is limited visitor parking available at Smailholm Tower. There are no accessible bays marked. Minibuses can access the car park but there is no parking for coaches. Coach drivers can contact the site in advance for advice on parking arrangements.

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Let us know if you spot one of our sites in the wrong location. You can email web@hes.scot.

Opening times

1 Apr to 30 Sept:
Fri to Mon, 10am to last entry at 4pm (closes 4.30pm).

1 Oct to 31 Mar:
Closed

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