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Floors Castle, Scottish Borders
Location: Kelso, TD5 7RN (map and directions) ![]() Floors Castle © Kurpfalzbilder History of Floors CastleBuilt in 1721, Floors Castle was constructed for the 1st Duke of Roxburgh in the form of a
symmetrical Georgian country house, and lacks all defensive capabilities (though it most likely
had at least a tower at the time it was built). Floors was remodelled from 1837-1847 by Scotland’s
leading architect at the time, William Playfair, as commissioned by the 6th Duke of Roxburgh.
Playfair’s inspiration for the updated design is said to have come from the style of Heriot’s Hospital
in Edinburgh. ![]() Floors Castle © Kurpfalzbilder Floors Castle is also the setting of a beautifully colourful walled garden and woodland called the Star Plantation Woodland. The Millennium Parterre was built by the current Duke and Duchess, and is designed in traditional French style. Map and directionsThe site is privately owned by the Duke and Duchess of Roxburgh and is open to the public daily from Easter to October 11:00-5:00pm.View Floors Castle in a larger map |
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