Exploring Your Heritage at Border Memories
Discover your roots and explore your family's past at Border Memories, a premier genealogical service in a scenic setting.
Border Memories is a unique genealogical service that allows tourists to delve into their ancestry and explore family histories. Nestled in a picturesque setting, it offers personalized assistance for individuals eager to uncover their roots and connect with the past.
A brief summary to Border Memories
Local tips
- Book an appointment in advance to ensure personalized assistance.
- Bring any family documents or information you may have to help the genealogists assist you better.
- Plan to spend several hours here; the process of tracing lineage can be extensive and time-consuming.
Getting There
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Car
From the center of Kelso, head southeast on the A699 towards the B6401. Continue on this road for about 5 miles until you reach the junction with the A6089. Turn left onto the A6089 and drive for approximately 3 miles. Border Memories will be on your left at the coordinates 55.430842, -2.559867. There is free parking available on-site.
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Public Transportation
From Kelso bus station, take the bus number 69 towards Jedburgh. After about 15 minutes, get off at the 'Bemersyde' stop. From there, it is a 15-minute walk to Border Memories. Head southeast on the A699, then turn left onto the A6089, following the road for about 0.75 miles until you reach your destination at 55.430842, -2.559867. Note that bus fares may vary, so check the current rates before your journey.
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Taxi
If you prefer a more direct route, you can take a taxi from anywhere in Roxburghshire. Simply tell the driver to take you to Border Memories located at 55.430842, -2.559867. Taxi fares will vary depending on your starting point but expect to pay around £15-£25 for a ride from Kelso.
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