Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate
Welcome to Drumlanrig Castle, the ancient Douglas stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke & Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry. Set on the spectacular 90,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park, Victorian Gardens and Championship MTB trails, Drumlanrig Castle is brimming with centuries-old heritage and culture, period furnishings, fine art and antiques.
Drumlanrig Season Ticket
The Drumlanrig Season Ticket is available for the 2012 season and now includes admission to the Castle itself as well as offering superb discounts. Check price and details at Useful Information or buy online as a treat to yourself or as a gift for someone special!
Galloway Country Fair 2012
Find out all there is to know about the 2012 Galloway Country Fair at Drumlanrig Castle, how to buy your advance tickets online and find out about trade opportunities, sponsorship and camping at the event.
The Castle and Country Estate
The magnificent Drumlanrig Castle, constructed from distinctive pink sandstone, was commissioned in 1691 by William Douglas, the first Duke of Queensberry and represents one of the first and most important Renaissance buildings in the country.
The Country Estate boasts dedicated waymarked paths and woodland trails for wildlife enthusiasts, walkers and mountain bikers of all abilities, while field sports and fishing have long been synonymous with Drumlanrig Castle.
Budding and experienced horticulturists alike will be delighted by the impressive Gardens, extending to 40 acres, while the Stableyard is home to the Castle Shop, Stableyard Studios, Visitor Centre and the Scottish Cycle Museum.
No visit to Drumlanrig Castle would be complete without a trip to the Castle Tearoom, serving home baking using the freshest local produce, freshly brewed tea and coffee, cold drinks, light meals and our very own Estate reared meat and Drumlanrig herbs.
Opening Times 2012
Drumlanrig Castle
31 March - 31 August (inclusive), daily 11am - 4 pm (last admission)
(Educational and private groups at other times by request)
Gardens and Country Estate
31 March - 30 September (inclusive), daily 10 am - 5 pm
Winter Opening
The walks, cycle routes, bike trails and certain facilities (these vary) will remain open over the winter period on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, 11 am - 4 pm. See Rik's Bike Shed for bike hire winter opening hours.
For directions to the Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate along with admission prices and group bookings, check out Useful Information
