Floors Castle, Kelso

#9 among attractions in Kelso

Forts and castles

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Floors Castle (address: Roxburghe Estates) is a place located in Kelso (Scotland kingdom) and belongs to the category of forts and castles.

It is situated at an altitude of 141 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 55°36'10"N latitude and 2°26'33"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Floors Castle is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Orchard Park (bus, 2 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Kelso Abbey (architecture, 12 min walk), Borders Abbeys Way (monastery, 15 min walk), Kelso Golf Club (golf, 15 min walk).

Coordinates: 55°36'10"N, 2°26'33"W

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Roxburghe EstatesKelso United Kingdom

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

Nearby attractions include: Floors Castle, Kelso Abbey, Kelso Bridge, Roxburgh Castle.

0.7 miW
Forts and castles, Historical place, Gothic Revival architecture
Floors Castle, Kelso
19 min walk • 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.
0.5 miSE
Architecture, Ruins, Monastery
Kelso Abbey, Kelso
12 min walk • Kelso Abbey is a ruined Scottish abbey in Kelso, Scotland. It was founded in the 12th century by a community of Tironensian monks first brought to Scotland in the reign of Alexander I.
0.6 miSE
Bridge
Kelso Bridge, Kelso
16 min walk • The Kelso Bridge or Rennie's Bridge is a bridge across the River Tweed at Kelso, in the Scottish Borders.
0.7 miSW
Forts and castles, Ruins, Historical place
Roxburgh Castle, Kelso
18 min walk • Roxburgh Castle is a ruined royal castle that overlooks the junction of the rivers Tweed and Teviot, in the Borders region of Scotland.
0.6 miSE
Monastery
Borders Abbeys Way, Kelso
15 min walk • The Borders Abbeys Way is a long-distance footpath in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland. It is a circular walkway and is 109 kilometres in length.
0.6 miNE
55°36'32"N • 2°26'0"W
Kelso Golf Club, Kelso
15 min walk • Golf
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport
Kelso Racecourse
22 min walk • Kelso Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Kelso, Scotland. The official website describes the course as "Britain's Friendliest Racecourse".

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Floors Castle?

Nearby attractions include Kelso Abbey, Kelso (12 min walk), Borders Abbeys Way, Kelso (15 min walk), Kelso Bridge, Kelso (16 min walk), Roxburgh Castle, Kelso (18 min walk).

How to get to Floors Castle by public transport?

The nearest stations to Floors Castle:

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Orchard Park • Lines: 67, Bus 67 (2 min walk)
Inch Park • Lines: 67 (6 min walk)

Floors Castle, Kelso

Facts and practical information

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