Floors Castle, Kelso - Wee Guides to Scotland castles and mansions

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Floors Castle, Kelso

Goblinshead

130 Inveresk Rd
Musselburgh
EH21 7AY
SCOTLAND

The largest inhabited mansion in Scotland, the present house consists of a large towered and turreted central block with other wings and ranges. The building dates from 1721, and was designed by William Adam for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe. The house was remodelled in the 19th century with a profusion of spires and domes, corbelling and battlements, to the designs of William Playfair. Floors is still the home of the Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe, and was used in the film Greystoke. Collections of furniture, tapestries, works of art and porcelain. Walled garden and park. Disabled access to house; lift for wheelchairs; WC.

Directions:	Off A6089, 1 mile NW of Kelso, Borders..
Ownership:	Pri/LA	01573 223333	Ord. Survey Map Ref:	NT 711346 74
Open:	Open Easter to end October 10.00am-4.30pm
Key:	P S R WC £	Click Here for explanation of Key and other abreviations

Fax:+44 (0) 131 653 6566 Tel: +44 (0) 131 665 2894
email:goblinshead@sol.co.uk