Poynder Apartments

The original Kelso High School was established in 1878. A new building with increased capacity, designed in an Art Deco style by Reid and Forbes Architects, was opened in 1939. This building remains today and is listed as Grade B. The school moved to new premises in 2017, and the building became vacant.

A new use was sought to secure the building's future. In 2019 the building was taken on by Eildon Housing Association to provide much-needed extra care housing (supported housing for the elderly) and now provides 34 one- and two-bedroom flats, all with wheelchair access and onsite care and support services. There is a restaurant where residents are provided with home-cooked meals, and garden areas for relaxation. The facility allows for residents to remain in the town and continue to live independently in the later part of their lives.