About Floors Castle Duke of Roxburghe William Adam Seat
Heritage background, architectural provenance & visitor guide
Palace of the Roxburghe Dukes
Constructed in 1721 by William Adam for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe and transformed in the 1830s by architect William Playfair into a fairytale palace of pinnacles and cupolas, Floors Castle overlooks the junction of the Tweed and Teviot.
Grand Staterooms and Walled Gardens
Visitors explore opulent staterooms filled with French 17th-century furniture and porcelain, the holly tree marking where King James II was killed by an exploding cannon in 1460, and magnificent Victorian walled gardens.
Key Highlights & Facilities
Verified visitor amenities, accessibility, and distinctive features
Visitor Perspectives
Verified authentic traveler observations
“Floors Castle is truly magnificent. The scale of the Playfair pinnacles above the River Tweed and the perfection of the walled gardens are world-class.”
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