Photo: Floors Castle by Hogweard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
About this place
Floors Castle was built in 1721 to a design by William Adam, and stands on the north bank of the River Tweed near Kelso in the Scottish Borders.
It is the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe, and the Ker family has held the estate for over three centuries.
William Playfair remodelled the castle from the late 1830s through to 1847, giving it the distinctive roofline of turrets and pepper-pot towers that defines it today.
A holly tree on the grounds is said to mark the spot where James II of Scotland was killed by an exploding cannon in 1460.
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Plan your visit
Nearest station: Tweedbank Rail Station (11.6 miles)
Open to visitors from spring through autumn (typically May to September/October); check the official website for current season dates.
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Within 5 miles of Floors Castle there are 3 historic properties, including 1 historic building, 1 stately home and 1 abbey, across Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses sites.
Within 10 miles of Floors Castle there are 10 historic properties, including 3 historic houses and 2 abbeys, across Historic Environment Scotland and Historic Houses sites.
Within 20 miles of Floors Castle there are 22 historic properties, including 6 historic houses, 4 historic buildings and 3 abbeys, across Historic Environment Scotland, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Facts
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Roxburghshire, Scotland
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