Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park


Drumlanrig Castle, the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry KT, was built between 1679 and 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry. Local pink sandstone was used in its construction and it is built around a courtyard with a tower in each corner. It houses a fine art collection, including works by Rembrandt and Holbein, cabinets made for Louis XIV´s Versailles and a 300 year old chandelier. The bedroom used by Bonnie Prince Charlie in 1745 is on display. A wide variety of wildlife can be seen in the grounds.

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Information on Drumlanrig Castle, Gardens & Country Park, Thornhill

Organisation/s: Historic Houses Association
Opening Times: House: 3 May to 18 Aug, Daily 12:00-16:00, May & Jun, 11:00-16:00, Jul & Aug Guided tours in operation. Gardens & Country Park: 21-24 Mar, 29 Mar to Apr & 3 May to 30 Sep, Daily 11:00-17:00.
Admission: Castle & Country Park: Adult £7.00, Child (3-16) £4.00, OAP/Adult Concession £6.00, Family (2+4) £19.00.
Location: 18 miles north of Dumfries on A76. 16 miles from M74 at Elvanfoot.
Facilities: Guided Tours, Disabled Full, Sales Point, Shop, Cafe, Refreshments, Restaurant, Parking
Events 2008: Please phone for details