Floors Castle
Situated in Kelso in the south-east of Scotland, Floors Castle is one of Scotland’s most impressive and breathtaking estate houses. With its close proximity to the border, the castle is ideally placed for those travelling from either Scotland or England to the event. It is also only 45 miles from Edinburgh for any international visitors flying into Scotland’s capital city.
Built over 300 years ago by Architect William Adam as the seat of the Duke of Roxburghe, the castle and its’ spectacular grounds stands by the bank of the River Tweed and overlook the Cheviot Hills to the south.
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Getting to Floors Castle
Sat Nav Postcode – TD5 7NX. Floors Castle, Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland.
There are many tourist signs directing you to the castle on the approach roads.
Parking
The castle offers over 3,000 parking spaces within in the grounds, including VIP parking, Blue Badge Parking… and an option to leave your car overnight and pick it up the next day. Parking tickets are available as an add-on when purchasing event tickets. Please read all information and T&C’s HERE
Drop off / Pick Up Point
There will be a dedicated drop off area and route at the castle for taxis, coaches and cars.
Pedestrian Entry
The castle is only a short walk from the town of Kelso. Pedestrian entry can be made via the Main Golden Gates at the top of Roxburgh Street.
Event Buses
Coordinated by Transport – UK, there will be Express Buses running directly to the castle from Edinburgh, Newcastle, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Hawick and Galashiels. Bus tickets will be for return journeys and available as an add-on in the event ticket link. Availability will be limited and on a first-come-first-served basis.
Other public transport options may be possible – visit www.travelinescotland.com
There are a wide variety of hotels, B&Bs and self-catering accommodations available locally:
Border Event Centre (BEC) – Motorhomes and Caravans (1mile)
We have partnered with the BEC to have 300 exclusive motorhome pitches close to the castle and event. The BEC has fixed toilet and shower facilties on site as well as 30 pitches with electric hook up. These pitches can be booked via the add-ons section of the event ticket platform.
Schloss Roxburghe – 78 bedrooms in the main building and an additional 51 self-catering luxury cottages
Cross Keys Hotel
The Buccleuch Arms Hotel – (7.8 miles away)
Springwood Holiday Park – Caravans and lodges in Kelso
Coldstream Holiday Park – 10 miles – Touring, camping, glamping, caravans
Lilliardsedge Holiday Park – 12 miles- Camping, touring, lodges, caravans
Riverside Caravan Park Hawick – 20miles – Touring, camping, lodges, caravans
Crabtree & Crabtree (multiple holiday lets throughout the region)
Eildon Melrose Cottages and log cabins (10 miles away)
For more information on local accommodation visit Visit Kelso – https://www.visitkelso.com/listing-category/stay/
Well there’s us of course… but we’re inviting some very special guests to come and join the party! Stay tuned for full lineup details coming soon…
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