Floors Castle

Floors Castle is the principal seat of the Dukes of Roxburghe, located near Kelso in the Scottish Borders. It is widely described as the largest inhabited castle in Scotland and combines an 18th‑century core with extensive 19th‑century additions.

Interior visits focus on the castle’s state rooms and family apartments, while the surrounding formal gardens and parkland provide walking routes and ornamental planting. The estate hosts seasonal events and guided tours of the principal rooms.

The house originated as an 18th‑century country seat and was enlarged and remodelled in later 19th‑century programmes to its present scale. It has remained the principal residence of the Roxburghe family and retains both domestic and representational interiors.

Floors Castle stands in the countryside near Kelso, Roxburghshire, within the Tweed valley area of the Scottish Borders, set in its own parkland and visible from nearby public lanes.

• Family seat and scale: Serves as the family seat of the Dukes of Roxburghe and is commonly described as Scotland's largest inhabited castle.
• Visitor access: Public access typically includes guided tours of principal rooms and entry to the gardens and parkland; times and ticketing are seasonal.

What to See #

• Main house and state rooms: The principal residential block containing the state rooms and family apartments historically used by the Dukes of Roxburghe; interior tours cover principal reception rooms and selected domestic spaces.
• Gardens and parkland: Formal gardens and parkland surrounding the castle, laid out over multiple hectares and open to visitors for walks and seasonal display planting.
• Estate and demesne: Estate grounds used for shooting and sporting activities historically; parts of the demesne are visible from public paths and seasonal events take place on the grounds.