Upper Floors – part of Roxburghe Estates – has 1.5 miles of some of the best fly water in Scotland and is one of the most attractive beats on Tweed. Situated just 1.5 miles up stream of Kelso, it is one of the most sought after beats on Tweed with a 5 year catch record of 452 salmon/grilse. The first spring salmon of the 2014 season was yet again caught on one of the Floors beats!

There are 17 named pools, offering a good variety of bank, boat and wading opportunities. There is good access to all the pools and along the beat and a very pretty stone fishing hut with a log fire.

There are two full time experienced boatmen employed on the beat. From June to the middle of August, guests are shown to the beat but the boatmen do not accompany them permanently throughout the day – they will however be on hand to help if required. For lunches, either The Roxburghe Hotel can provide packed lunches or alternatively, you can visit the Terrace Café at the Floors Castle Plant Centre just a mile from the beat.

The beat is normally let for 4 rods on a week or, occasionally, on a part week basis. It is a condition of let that accommodation is booked at The Roxburghe Hotel, one of Scotland’s finest country house hotels, located just 5 miles from Upper Floors. The hotel booking should be made through Roxburghe Estates. Please contact the Estates Office on 01573 223333 for the special sporting rates that apply, which start from £140/room per night, bed and breakfast.

beat facts

• 5 year average of 452 salmon and 52 sea trout
• 17 named pools over 1.5 miles of double bank fishing
• 2 boatmen, 3 boats and stone fishing hut
• Maximum of 4 rods

Information courtesy of www.tweedbeats.com