Floors Castle, Kelso

Name: Floors Castle
Address: Roxburgh Estate, Kelso, TD5 7RN, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1573 223333

#2 among attractions in Kelso

Top attraction, Forts and castles, Historical place, Gothic Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

Floors Castle, in Roxburghshire, south-east Scotland, is the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe. Despite its name it is an estate house rather than a fortress. It was built in the 1720s by the architect William Adam for Duke John, possibly incorporating an earlier tower house. In the 19th century it was embellished with turrets and battlements, designed by William Playfair, for The 6th Duke of Roxburghe. Floors has the common 18th-century layout of a main block with two symmetrical service wings. Floors Castle stands by the bank of the River Tweed and overlooks the Cheviot Hills to the south. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 55°36'18"N, 2°27'37"W

Address

Roxburgh EstateKelso TD5 7RN United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1573 223333

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Day trips

Floors Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kelso Abbey, Kelso Bridge, Roxburgh Castle, Borders Abbeys Way.

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