Why this matters

Floors Castle was built by the Ker family in the early 18th century and later became the seat of the Earls of Dunmore. It is important as one of the largest and most complete Scottish castles of its period, reflecting the power and influence of the noble families in the Borders region.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Floors Castle as Landscape (post Medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.

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