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About Cessford

Cessford lies in the Scottish Borders countryside, about 10km southwest of Kelso amid rolling farmland. Reach it via the A698 from Kelso or longer routes using the A68 from Edinburgh (80km) connecting through local roads. The substantial ruins of 15th-century Cessford Castle tower above the village.

Where is Cessford on the map?

Cessford is in Scotland, at 55.506, -2.421 - about 22 km north-east of Abbotrule.

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The closest airport to Cessford is Dundee Airport, 188 km (about 2 h 28 min by car).

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