The Kelso Journal

Slow down. Read something real

The Kelso Journal is a beautifully printed monthly gazette celebrating life, history, and the changing seasons in the Scottish Borders, delivered directly to your door.

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A Return to Tangible Storytelling

We spend our days staring at screens, swiping past thousands of fleeting stories. The Kelso Journal is an invitation to unplug. Every month, the editor dispatches a physical, vintage-style newspaper filled with long-form observations on local Borders history, nature notes along the River Tweed, and reflections on slow, analogue living. Make a cup of coffee, sit in your favorite chair, and read something that was made to be held.

What Arrives in the Post?

The Journal

A classic, four-page folded broadsheet printed on tactile paper, featuring exclusive local storytelling, history, and seasonal almanacs.

The Artwork

Each issue includes a high-quality art print, produced on premium 350gsm silk finish card capturing the timeless landscapes and architecture of Kelso.

The Experience

A quiet moment delivered to your letterbox every single month. a celebration of ink, paper, holding a good story in your hands.

Join the First Edition

To ensure the highest quality of printing and dispatch, Issue No. 1 is strictly limited to a small "Founder's Run" of early subscribers. Secure your subscription today to guarantee your name is on the inaugural mailing list.