Floors Castle is a Georgian (later embellished by Playfair) castle in Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland, and a filming location for Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984). Built in 1726, it was designed by William Adam (with later remodelling by William Henry Playfair). It is owned by Duke of Roxburghe.
Location: Kelso, Scottish Borders, Scotland
Verified facts
- Located in Kelso, Scottish Borders
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-10680 - Appeared in Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (movie, 1984)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-10680 - Built in 1726
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12473, SRC-13166 - Designed by William Adam (with later remodelling by William Henry Playfair)
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12473, SRC-13167 - Architectural style: Georgian (later embellished by Playfair)
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12473 - Historic designation: Category A listed building
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12473, SRC-13166 - Owned by Duke of Roxburghe
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12113, SRC-12471, SRC-12473 - Designed by William Adam
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12113, SRC-12471, SRC-12473 - Historic designation: Category A listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12113, SRC-12472 - Built in 1726
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10679, SRC-12113, SRC-12473
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10679 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Floors_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10680 — https://movie-locations.com/movies/g/Greystoke.php (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12113 — https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Floors_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12471 — Floors Castle official site — The Castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12472 — The Gazetteer for Scotland (University of Edinburgh / Royal Scottish Geographical Society) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12473 — Historic Houses Association (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13166 — Historic Environment Scotland Portal – Floors Castle (LB10480) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-13167 — Britain Express — Floors Castle, Kelso, Scottish Borders (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes filmed?
Floors Castle, in Kelso, Scottish Borders, is a real-world filming location used for Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes.
Who designed Floors Castle?
Floors Castle was designed by William Adam.
Where is Floors Castle located?
Floors Castle is located in Kelso, Scottish Borders.