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Basic Site Details

Kelso Racecourse grandstand
Kelso
Roxburghshire
A listed
Scotland
The statement by J Haig that the stand as built was copied from Carr\'s Doncaster Grandstand of 1777-81 is incorrect though the latter was a grander version of the Kelso Stand.

Building Type Classification

The building is classified under the following categories:

Class classic

ClassificationOriginal ClassificationNotes
GrandstandNot Known

Events

The following date-based events are associated with this building:

event classic

Event TypeFromToNotes
Plans drawn up1778
Build/construction1823

People

Design and Construction

The following individuals or organisations have carried out design/construction work. Where architects or practices worked together, matching letters appear beside their names in the Partnership Group column.

design classic

PersonPartnership GroupRoleFromToNotes
John CarrAArchitect1778Plans drawn up

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References

Bibliographic References

The following books contain references to this building:

bio ref classic

AuthorYearTitlePartPublisherNotes
Cruft, Kitty, Dunbar, John and Fawcett, Richard2006Borders (The Buildings of Scotland)New Haven and London: Yale University Pressp451
Haig, J1825Topographical Account of Kelsopp135-7
Wragg, Brian2000John Carr of Yorked. Giles Worsley. York.

Archive References

The following archives hold material relating to this building:

arc ref classic

SourceNameCat NumberItem NameNotes
National Monuments Record of Scotland/NMRS, RCAHMSDrawings CollectionCopy of Drawing Showing Elevation and Plans of Grandstand, Survey of Private Collections – Roxburghe Estate Farms, Ref: D50625P
Historic Environment ScotlandListed Buildings Register51742
National Library of ScotlandMinto PapersMS 132333, ff.110-17Elevation corresponding to existing building (illus. Wragg, fig 171)