A truly magnificent castle, and a Category A listed building. It is the home of the Duke of Roxburghe, and, apparently, the largest inhabited castle in Scotland. It was built for the 1st Duke in 1721-26 by William Adam, on the site of a previously existing house (House of Floris), and then extensively redone by W H Playfair in 1837-47 from the Georgian original to the way it is looking now.

This is an unmissable place. It is open to tourists. Please see the Castle's website for more information and tickets: floorscastle.com

Amy

July 29, 2019

Cycling

Built in the 1720s for Duke John by architect William Adam, Floors Castle is a magnificent regal country house set amongst landscaped gardens. The castle's grounds are listed in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland. Overlooking the Cheviot Hills and the River Tweed, the castle has been well-preserved over time and is Scotland's largest inhabited castle.

The castle and grounds are open to visitors 10.30am to 5pm daily from April until 30th September. Tickets for adults cost £11.50. You can find more information, here: floorscastle.com

Westy

September 9, 2018

Cycling

Very impressive Gardens and House - £6.50 to the garden and grounds.

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1. Kelso Abbey & Floors Castle loop from Coldstream

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2. Floors Castle – Kelso Abbey loop from Tweedbank

56.4km

03:33

550m

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3. Floors Castle – Kelso Abbey loop from Tweedbank

53.2km

03:21

540m

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Location: Floors, Makerstoun, Nenthorn And Smailholm, Scottish Borders, South Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Kelso Abbey & Floors Castle loop from Coldstream

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