Kalemouth

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Kalemouth
Roxburghshire

The old bridge at Kalemouth
Location
Grid reference: NT709275
Location: 55°32’26"N, 2°27’44"W
Data
Post town: Kelso
Postcode: TD5
Local Government
Council: Scottish Borders

Kalemouth is a place in Roxburghshire, where the Kale Water joins the River Teviot, near to Eckford, Cessford, Crailing, Kelso, and Roxburgh.

The Kalemouth Suspension Bridge crosses the River Teviot here. There is also the Kalemouth Bridge which carries the A698 over the Kale Water immediately above its entry into the River Teviot.

References

  • The Structural Assessment and Strengthening of Kalemouth Bridge, Scotland, P. Jackson, Routledge