Floors Castle, Category A listed castle in Kelso, Scotland.
Floors Castle occupies a position on the banks of River Tweed, displaying architectural features with turrets and battlements across its grand Georgian structure.
William Adam designed and built the castle between 1721 and 1726 for John Ker, who became the first Duke of Roxburghe after supporting the Union of 1707.
The castle holds collections of paintings by Raeburn and Gainsborough, along with rare tapestries and porcelain pieces brought by the American duchess Mae Goelet.
The castle opens its doors from May to September, with access to gardens, a terrace café, and an enclosed playground for children under 16 who enter free.
The structure stands as Scotland's largest inhabited castle, incorporating an earlier tower house into its foundation during the initial construction phase.
Location: Scottish Borders
Location: Kelso
Architects: William Adam, William Henry Playfair
Website: https://www.floorscastle.com/
Website: https://floorscastle.com
GPS coordinates: 55.60478,-2.46010
Latest update: June 1, 2025 08:53
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