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Getting Here

We are on the outskirts of Kelso, a vibrant market town in the Scottish Borders

The area offers a fascinating mix of busy historic towns, views of rolling hills and plenty of places to stop and explore. Perfect for a day out from Edinburgh, Glasgow or Newcastle.

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How to get to Floors Castle

Sat Nav Postcode for Golden Gates at the top of Roxburgh Street, open 7 days a week until 30th September, 11am – 3pm – TD5 7RL. Floors Castle, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland.

Sat Nav Postcode for Gardens and Terrace Café entrance-  TD5 7RN

Please note from the 30th of September 2026 the the main Golden Gates to the Estate on Roxburgh Street will remain closed until Spring 2027. All access to the Estate is via the Terrace Café and Gardens entrance on the B6397 only.

Once you are in the environs of Kelso, please look for the many brown tourist signs directing you to Floors Castle. These can be found dotted around the market town and approach roads. Please refer to the Google map above – click it to go to Google Maps.

Entrances: We have two entrances to the Castle and Estate. The main Golden Gates and driveway at the top of Roxburgh Street are open through the main open season, offering you stunning views of the castle as you enter and arrive at our free parking site. Visitors requiring the Terrace Café and the Gardens can enter through the rear entrance off the B6397.

Please note from the 30th of September 2026 the the main Golden Gates to the Estate on Roxburgh Street will remain closed until Spring 2027. All access to the Estate is via the Terrace Café and Gardens entrance on the B6397 only.

By Road: There are three major trunk roads within the Scottish Borders; the A1 in the East, the A7 and the A68 in the Central Borders.

By Rail: The Scottish Borders is accessible by train on the East Coast rail line between London and Edinburgh stopping at Berwick-Upon-Tweed which lies approximately half an hour away. Public transport operates from the town. The stunning Borders Railway line stretches for 30 miles and takes just 55 minutes from Edinburgh city centre, through Midlothian to Tweedbank in the Scottish Borders. Public transport again operates from Tweedbank and Floors Castle is approximately 25 minutes drive away. www.bordersrailway.co.uk To plan your visit using public transport please visit www.travelinescotland.com.

Note for Group Coaches: Coaches are permitted to drop off and collect guests to the front of the Castle and park up in the  coach bays near the woodland car park at all other times. Coaches can transport guests from the Castle to the Terrace Café and Walled Gardens as this is a 650m walk from the main Castle. This can be done via the road (this is also the route traffic will take) or a walk through woodland on a flat  unpaved track. Car parking for cars and coaches is available at the Walled Garden area.

Opening times 2026/2027

Floors Castle, the Grounds, Courtyard Café, Castle Gift Shop and the Main Gates to the Estate on Roxburgh Street are now CLOSED to the public for the Winter season, and will remain closed until Easter 2027. Our beautiful Walled Garden, Apple Shed Giftshop & Pantry and Terrace Café will still remain OPEN 7 days a week. All access to the Estate is via the Terrace Café and Gardens entrance on the B6397 only.
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Floors Castle (inside), Courtyard Café and Castle Gift Shop
1st October - Easter 2027
CLOSED
Grounds
1st of October - Easter 2027
CLOSED
Terrace Café
1st October - Easter 2027
10.30am - 4pm
Christmas Eve
10.30am - 3pm
Christmas Day
CLOSED
Boxing Day
CLOSED
27th December - 30th December 2026
10.30am - 4pm
New Years Eve
10.30am - 3pm
New Years Day
CLOSED
Walled Garden
1st October - Easter 2027
10.30 am - 4pm (last admission 3.30pm)
Christmas Eve
10.30am - 3pm
Christmas Day
CLOSED
Boxing Day
CLOSED
27th December - 30th December 2026
10.30am - 4pm
New Years Eve
10.30am - 3pm
New Years Day
CLOSED
The Apple Shed - Giftshop & Pantry
1st October - Easter 2027
10.30am - 4pm
Christmas Eve
10.30am - 3pm
Christmas Day
CLOSED
Boxing Day
CLOSED
27th December - 30th December 2026
10.30am - 4pm
New Years Eve
10.30am - 3pm
New Years Day
CLOSED
RHS Cardholder (Free Admission)
Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
Please see opening times above