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Prestigious Tourism Awards Shortlist

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Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate Toasts Success in Prestigious Tourism Awards Shortlist

Dumfriesshire’s Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate is celebrating after being announced as finalists of this year’s highly esteemed VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards.

The five star visitor attraction has been shortlisted for the first time for a prestigious VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Award and is one of three finalists in the Heritage Experience category, awarded to businesses which have excelled in providing Scotland’s visitors with the opportunity to enjoy and fully appreciate aspects of Scotland’s vast range of rich heritage experiences.

The VisitScotland Scottish Thistle Awards, which were created in 1992, recognise and celebrate excellence in Scottish Tourism. Promoting quality service and products which reflect all that is great in Scotland’s world-reputed and foremost industry, to win a Thistle Award is the ultimate accolade for excellence in the tourism industry.

Commenting on reaching the finals, Mark Coombs, Estate Manager at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate said: "We are absolutely delighted to be a finalist in the Heritage Experience category; it is a wonderful endorsement for the product we have here at Drumlanrig. The team works extremely hard to exceed customer expectations and to ensure that the heritage experience is conveyed in an interesting and engaging manner. To be acknowledged as one of the best heritage experiences in Scotland demonstrates that our efforts have not gone unnoticed”

He continues, “We have recently made investments in our products and services here at Drumlanrig in order to enhance the visitor experience, offering visitors more and giving them even better value for money. This nomination is a testament to the hard work of all those involved in the development and upkeep at Drumlanrig Castle, who help both locals and visitors get the most out of this fantastic part of Scotland.”

Drumlanrig Castle is the Dumfriesshire home of the 10th Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. Set on the spectacular 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park and Victorian Gardens, Drumlanrig Castle offers an extensive range of activities for visitors including engaging castle tours, Scottish Bike Museum, Land Rover tours, ranger activities, an adventure playground, mountain biking and walking trails.

Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate faces stiff competition from The Glasgow School of Art and the Real Mary King's Close. The 2010 winners will be announced at a glittering ceremony in Edinburgh on the 29th October.

For further details on Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate please call 01848 331555 or visit www.drumlanrig.com

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