This month our local retailer feature focuses on ItzyBitzy in Kelso.

Established in 2006 by two old school friends, ItzyBitzy has become one of the Scottish Borders favourite shops for semi-precious jewellery, pearls, leather belts, pashminas and cashmere. With careful sourcing, ItzyBitzy offers a fantastic selection of gifts, clothing and accessories which you will not see on the high street. Shopping at ItzyBitzy couldn’t be easier : from Ednam House Hotel, simply cross the street and the shop is there !

We love their Striped Belts; These funky leather belts are totally unique and stand out from the crowds with their metalic background and complimentary mulicoloured stripes- 4 half centimeter bands of colour with white stitching make this a truly individual accessory. And for something really girly but chic, our favourite is this striking Pearl and Silver chunky heart necklace, the matching bracelet is also available.  To treat yourself or to find a fantastic gift come and visit ItzyBitzy in Bridge Street, Kelso – Alternatively, order from their website  www.itzybitzy.co.uk  -

January Sales up to 50% currently on  -   Happy shopping !

Welcome to our very first blog article and video. Through the blog, we will keep you updated on our latest news, life at the hotel, local and regional events as well as a "how to" section. 

Through our "how to" section, we will share our "know how" with you. From bread making, to curing your own bacon at home to flower arranging. All these important details that make Ednam House special .

We are currently working on all the content for these articles and videos; the first hurdle has been to learn how to create a video, from the initial idea to the finish product. Armed with our new video camera, we have been filming in and around Kelso, including some of the fantastic local independent shops that we will feature later on.

Once the filming was done, it was back to the computer to learn to edit the long footage into minute long videos. After a few days of staring intensely at the computer screen, our first montage was ready to publish. This clip will come soon; it is all about Kelso. So watch this space.

Meantime, we hope you enjoy this first installment giving you a quick overview of Ednam House. Please feel free to contact us and email your suggestions and feedback. It is always much appreciated.

‘Tis the season… were we are all hunting for the perfect Christmas gifts and as each year passes, it doesn’t get any easier to find that special something for that special someone. Why not treat a loved one to one of our Whisky Tasting Weekend – The weekends take place from January to April and have limited spaces, so hurry – book early. See our special offers page for details.

                                                    But here is another idea for a unique gift:  visit www.Scotlandshop.com. 

Based in Duns, about 20mn from Kelso, Scotlandshop.com truly is the Mecca for anything Scottish or Tartan. Their website is really easy to navigate and the personal service is excellent.

The range includes gifts for women, men, children, home accessories and more; their collection is inspired and influenced by the multitude of colour to be found in the Scottish Tartans, steeped in history yet a still a fundamental part of the fashion industry, combined with  the talents of the many fabulous designers and manufacturers.

This season we love this lovely lightweight wool stole. Ideal to keep you warm yet not bulky, nice and long and knots or wraps easily making it versatile enough to keep your shoulders warm in a dress, or worn as a scarf with your winter coat.

To really get into the spirit of a “Tartan Christmas”, we love those beautiful handmade tartan hearts perfect for hanging on the Christmas tree and decorating the house. The Tartan hearts are available from stock in three tartans or can be custom made in the tartan of your choice.

This month, we feature one of our favourite Kelso independent retailer : A Hume Country Clothing. Whether you come at Ednam House for a country pursuit or simply to discover the Scottish Borders and relax, you will need some good country clothing to keep you dry and warm against the sometime unpredictable weather.  So why not do it in style!

A Hume, Gentlemen’s Outfitter, opened their doors for business in 1929 and have remained owned and run by the family ever since, operating from exactly the same premises. Archie is the third generation to run the business, with his wife Karen.

Their business is unique in that they still carry out Made to Measure fittings and do all their own alterations in the shop – However, don’t be fooled by what would seem a small traditional outfitter.

Whilst the shop has a traditional feel with its high ceilings, wooden cabinets and large standing mirrors, the business has expanded through the year and today A Hume clothing is recognised as one of the best online retailers, offering collections from some of the best designers and manufacturers; from Musto, to Gant, Dubarry to RM Williams, but to name a few.

Like Ednam House, A Hume clothing are passionate about personal customer service and as such extend a very friendly welcome to all. So when you are in Kelso next, make a point to visit the shop. However if you are not due to visit our lovely town for a while, do have a look at their website : www.ahume.co.uk