Floors Castle
Scottish Borders, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- Roxburghe Estates
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
Pinpoint
Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso TD5 7SF
Telephone 01573 223333
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Floors Castle is Scotland's largest inhabited house, seat of the Duke of Roxburghe. Reviewers focus mainly on the walled garden and grounds - well-maintained flower borders, fruit and vegetables, and peaches grown in the original glasshouse - and several note the castle has been undergoing renovation, with scaffolding affecting the exterior at times.
Worth the trip
The walled garden, praised repeatedly for its flower borders and glasshouse-grown peaches.
Before you go
Check ahead if seeing the castle exterior matters to you, as reviewers report ongoing renovation work and scaffolding at times, though the gardens and grounds remain unaffected.
Reviewers consistently highlight the walled gardens and herbaceous borders as beautifully maintained, with the rhododendrons and the cafe overlooking the gardens praised repeatedly. Several visitors mention that renovation scaffolding was covering part of the castle at the time of their visit, but note this did not spoil the overall experience of seeing its scale and grounds. The reasonable entry price and friendly, knowledgeable staff are also mentioned consistently. A couple of reviewers note the house itself was not open or not visited on their trip, with the grounds and gardens being the main draw.
Scotland's largest inhabited house, seat of the Duke of Roxburghe
“Lovely Castle and grounds, I especially liked the walled garden.”- Sharon Cosgrove, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Facilities
- “Paid a very reasonable amount of £10 for entrance to the gardens, cafe shop and views of Floors castle and grounds.” - Vivian Jackson
Common questions about Floors Castle
Where is Floors Castle?
Floors Castle is in Scottish Borders, Scotland, at Floors Castle, Roxburghe Estates Office, Kelso TD5 7SF.
Do you need a ticket to visit Floors Castle?
Yes - Floors Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Roxburghe Estates. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Floors Castle?
The walled garden, praised repeatedly for its flower borders and glasshouse-grown peaches.
Is Floors Castle a ruin or still intact?
Floors Castle is largely intact - Scotland's largest inhabited house, seat of the Duke of Roxburghe.
