Simon & Debbie Rutherford launched the first micropub in Scotland in 2015.
5 years later, they sold the business to local businessman, Paul Mitchell;
"After a 30 year career in education and sometimes owning/operating businesses in the hospitality sector around conferencing, catering and accommodation, I moved to Kelso for the 'quieter' life. Not sure I achieved that, but Kelso is a great place to be busy! I am passionate about salmon fishing and have fished the Tweed for 20+ years and occasionally I even catch a fish. I love to be by the river whenever I can and also walking my dog in the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside. When I can get away I like to go ski-ing and I sometimes enjoy not behaving myself at music festivals and the odd sporting event.
Debbie and Simon launched Rutherfords 2 in 2021, which is available for hire across the country.
5 years later, they sold the business to local businessman, Paul Mitchell;
"After a 30 year career in education and sometimes owning/operating businesses in the hospitality sector around conferencing, catering and accommodation, I moved to Kelso for the 'quieter' life. Not sure I achieved that, but Kelso is a great place to be busy! I am passionate about salmon fishing and have fished the Tweed for 20+ years and occasionally I even catch a fish. I love to be by the river whenever I can and also walking my dog in the beautiful Scottish Borders countryside. When I can get away I like to go ski-ing and I sometimes enjoy not behaving myself at music festivals and the odd sporting event.
Debbie and Simon launched Rutherfords 2 in 2021, which is available for hire across the country.
‘The Perfect Antidote to Modern Life’
Kelso
Kelso is one of the most popular and beautiful towns in The Scottish Borders, and is steeped in history.
The abbey dates back to 1128, and the last remaining ruined walls of the once mighty Roxburgh Castle, where James 11 met his end, can also be seen,
The lovely Kelso Square is the largest in Scotland, and now is proud to add Scotland's first micropub to its range of specialist shops and fine eateries.
The five-arched bridge over the Tweed was, built by John Rennie in 1803 & was the model for London's Waterloo Bridge.
Whilst in Kelso, don't miss.....
Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited house, stands in parkland overlooking the Tweed.
Kelso Racecourse Known as 'Britain's friendliest racecourse', this National Hunt Racecourse is open September to May.
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course A unique hotel with 22 bedrooms (many of them four-poster), a championship golf course and the full range of sporting pursuits on the Roxburghe Estates.
The Teviot Water Gardens and smokery Scottish Borders 4* visitor attraction set on the banks of the River Teviot
Click here for more information about fishing on The Tweed
Smailholm Tower Historic Scotland property - a well preserved 15thC rectangular tower.
The Art House Gallery Housed in a 1608 building but with a contemporary internal, they showcase the work of some of the best International, National and Local Artists.
The lively programme of events in the town reflects the predominantly agricultural community, with the Border Union agricultural show, ram and horse sales, Kelso Races, point-to-point and the Scottish Championship dog show. Kelso Civic Week, held in summer, is the town's annual festival, adopting many of the features of the older Border Common Ridings.
The abbey dates back to 1128, and the last remaining ruined walls of the once mighty Roxburgh Castle, where James 11 met his end, can also be seen,
The lovely Kelso Square is the largest in Scotland, and now is proud to add Scotland's first micropub to its range of specialist shops and fine eateries.
The five-arched bridge over the Tweed was, built by John Rennie in 1803 & was the model for London's Waterloo Bridge.
Whilst in Kelso, don't miss.....
Floors Castle, Scotland's largest inhabited house, stands in parkland overlooking the Tweed.
Kelso Racecourse Known as 'Britain's friendliest racecourse', this National Hunt Racecourse is open September to May.
The Roxburghe Hotel and Golf Course A unique hotel with 22 bedrooms (many of them four-poster), a championship golf course and the full range of sporting pursuits on the Roxburghe Estates.
The Teviot Water Gardens and smokery Scottish Borders 4* visitor attraction set on the banks of the River Teviot
Click here for more information about fishing on The Tweed
Smailholm Tower Historic Scotland property - a well preserved 15thC rectangular tower.
The Art House Gallery Housed in a 1608 building but with a contemporary internal, they showcase the work of some of the best International, National and Local Artists.
The lively programme of events in the town reflects the predominantly agricultural community, with the Border Union agricultural show, ram and horse sales, Kelso Races, point-to-point and the Scottish Championship dog show. Kelso Civic Week, held in summer, is the town's annual festival, adopting many of the features of the older Border Common Ridings.
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