Dumfries House

Name: Dumfries House
Address: Cumnock, KA182NJ, GB
Telephone: +441290425959
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20/06/2024

STEM Summer Club 🌎

This summer, our STEM education team will be running two Summer Clubs on the estate to inspire young students during the holidays:

💻 Beginners Coding Club
Ages 10-15
Tuesdays from 9 July for four weeks
10am - 12.30pm

🍃 The Environment Club
Ages 8-15
Every Thursday from 11 July for 5 weeks
Discover our rivers, ponds, trees and gardens 🌳

To find out more, or to book, visit https://tinyurl.com/DHSTEMSummerClub

19/06/2024

🌊 The New Cumnock Outdoor Swimming Pool will reopen for the 2024 season on Monday 24 June.

Scotland's only heated freshwater outdoor swimming pool is a community asset located at the very heart of New Cumnock.

Bookings can be made by calling the pool directly on 01290 333 891 on weekdays between 10am and 3pm.

18/06/2024

Thank you to everyone that joined us for the Dumfries House Wedding Open Day this weekend 💍

We’re pleased to announce that a limited number of dates have opened up for Winter weddings here at Dumfries House in 2024.

The House can accommodate everything from a small gathering to a grand celebration, always with a backdrop of classical elegance.

■ To arrange an informal viewing, or to secure your date, simply email [email protected]

10/06/2024

This week marks Carers Week, a UK-wide awareness campaign seeking to increase visibility of carers among decision-makers, services, employers, communities, and businesses.

As part of The King's Foundation's Integrated Health and Wellbeing Programme, we run a tea dance each month in the Pavilion at Dumfries House for older people at risk of loneliness or isolation.

We engage with East Ayrshire Council as well as local agencies and organisations to identify those most in need before offering around 100 guests an afternoon of entertainment, socialising, food and drink, and dancing!

08/06/2024

🍽️ We are hosting a Father's Day Lunch on Sunday 16 June from 12-4pm.

👨 Bring your dad, grandad, and father figures to Woodlands Restaurant to a special two- or three-course lunch (children's options available).

📞 Book by calling 01290 425959 (option 0) between 9am-5pm.

07/06/2024

🪡 Twelve schools from all over Scotland took part in The King's Foundation's Tartan Takeover schools' challenge at Dumfries House in a celebration of skills learned on our Future Textiles workshops.

This year, the annual Future Textiles School Challenge focused on the creation of Scottish plaid designs and garments. The team from Firrhill High School in Edinburgh most impressed a panel of judges that comprised Patrick Grant of television’s The Great British Sewing Bee, Vixy Rae of Stewart Christie, and John Sugden of Campbell’s of Beauly. The prize for the winners is a money-can’t-buy, behind-the-scenes tour of Stewart Christie on the Capital’s Queen Street, which is Scotland’s oldest tailor, where pupils will have the opportunity to meet master tailors and kiltmakers.

📸 Pictured are Carrick, Queen Margaret, Firrhill and Marr pupils with their brilliant designs.

06/06/2024

🍾 If you are planning your wedding, come and see if Dumfries House is the perfect venue for your big day!

On Saturday 15 June from 12.30-4.30pm, you are invited to enter the house via the main entrance for a tour that starts with a glass of fizz and canapes.

No booking is required — simply come along on the day. We look forward to seeing you!

06/06/2024

🍽️ We are hosting a Father's Day Lunch on Sunday 16 June from 12-4pm! Bring your dad, grandad, and father figures to Woodlands Restaurant to a special 2/3-course lunch (children's options available).

📞 Book now by calling 01290 425959 (option 0), Monday-Friday between 9am-5pm.

31/05/2024

🐣 Farm Fridays!

On Fridays throughout May, we have celebrated the recent arrival of a range of newborns on the estate.

Our farm team has recently said hello to a host of newborn chicks — Pied Crollwitzer turkey chicks, Scots Dumpy chicks, and Scots Grey chicks.

As with all the other animals on the estate, the chicks will help children on The King's Foundation's farm education programmes to learn about where their food comes from, how to look after animals, and the uses of bi-products. To learn more, email [email protected]

29/05/2024

Eagle-eyed visitors to The Queen Elizabeth II Walled Garden on Dumfries House estate will notice a new feature adjacent to the main gate from The Maguire Arboretum.

Chris Waltho and Matthew White of Woodpecker Joinery have been hard at work in recent weeks to complete the installation of a new glasshouse at the foot of the five-acre walled garden.

The new facility houses bedding plants after they have been sown as well as 3000 herbacious perennials for the parterre borders within the walled garden. Once those have all been planted out, the indoor area with be used for "wintering" exotic palms and carrying out wet-weather jobs like painting furniture. Later this year, the Gardens team will propogate plans for projects and for sales at the stall adjacent to the Visitor Centre.

27/05/2024

Secondary school groups can now book a range of workshops at our state-of-the-art MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre.

Aimed at pupils aged 14 and older, the workshops now open for booking are Introduction to Practical Farming, Spring Cattle and Spring Sheep.

"In these unique workshop experiences, pupils will gain an insight into practical farming by working hands-on with some of our livestock," explains Jacqueline Farrell, education director for The King's Foundation at Dumfries House.

"Pupils will work here at Dumfries House in the education byre at our new MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre, utilising our state-of-the-art farming system to learn the basics of livestock husbandry and how our farmers care for animals on a daily basis."

Book at tinyurl.com/MacRobertWorkshops

24/05/2024

🦃 Farm Fridays!

Each week throughout May, we are marking the arrival of newborn animals to our farm.

Pied Crollwitzer turkeys are among the most popular animals on Valentin's Education Farm, as well as the most vocal.

Shetland Geese (those with the grey markings in the images here) live next to the turkeys and will eventually shelter in The Goose Hoose, which was the creation of students of The King's Foundation's programmes in traditional craft and building skills.

20/05/2024

Visitors to the estate are advised that, unfortunately, the water-based equipment at The Engineering Playground will be out of order until further notice.

Visitors of all ages are still able to enjoy all other public areas of the estate, including The Adventure Playground.

17/05/2024

🐏 Farm Fridays!

On Fridays throughout May, we are celebrating the newest arrivals on the estate.

Home Farm on the Dumfries House estate is home to around 800 sheep — mainly Suffolk, Cheviot, Lleyn and cross-breeds — but there are several rare breeds, including Castlemilk Moorit, Boreray, and Shetland.

In the past few weeks, the farm team has helped deliver Moorit, Boreray, and Shetland lambs.

Wool from our estate sheep is used in The King's Foundation's education programmes here, including as insulation in interior projects by students studying building arts and crafts. 🧶

15/05/2024

Dumfries House thrives on the efforts of its staff and volunteers. We are interested in hearing from those who may wish to join our excellent team of volunteers on the Tours team in the house itself.

For information, email [email protected] or call 01290 427 975.

13/05/2024

Pupils from Carrick Academy recently completed a Tote Bag workshop under the mentorship of our Future Textiles tutors in the Atelier of Dumfries House.

The group learned a range of sewing skills to create some eye-catching creations to take home.

Lesley Finlayson, art and design teacher at the school, said: "Three of the pupils had never sewed before, and it's satisfying for them to go away with new skills and something practical and useful."

To learn about Future Textiles workshops at Dumfries House, email [email protected]

10/05/2024

🐷 Farm Fridays!

On Fridays throughout May, we are celebrating the latest new arrivals on the estate.

Peggy the rare-breed Landrace pig recently welcomed five newborn pedigree piglets to Valentin's Education Farm on the Dumfries House estate.

As with all the other animals on the estate, Peggy and the piglets will help children on The King's Foundation's farm education programmes to learn about where their food comes from, how to look after animals, and the uses of bi-products.

To learn more about how your school could take part, email [email protected]

08/05/2024

🏦 Taster Tours of Dumfries House are available this weekend as we welcome the renowned Boswell Book Festival to the estate. Guests are invited to participate in these tours of our 18th-Century country house by booking at tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

🍽️ Woodlands restaurant is open on Saturday and Sunday, with availability throughout the day. A combination of local produce and internationally-inspired dishes feature across a menu of starters, mains and desserts including options for vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free diets. To book your table, call 01290 425 959 (Option 0) between 9am-5pm on weekdays.

🏞️ Visitors to the estate this weekend should also be aware that car-parking will be at a premium due to the sheer number of people expected here. The Barony Road entrance to the estate (nearest to Auchinleck) will be closed to vehicles. Access to the gardens, including The Queen Elizabeth II Walled Garden, will remain unaffected. We would advise, where possible, that visitors walk and wheel their way onto the estate. A direct path leads onto the estate from Cumnock, and footpaths in Auchinleck lead directly to the aforementioned Barony Road entrance, with the walk from Auchinleck railway station onto the estate taking just 10-15 minutes.

07/05/2024

Due to the high level of interest, we have now released an afternoon session (from 1.30-4pm) for our Hospitality Careers Fair on Thursday 13 June.

Following the huge success of our first Hospitality Careers Fair in 2023, we are again delighted to invite to Dumfries House pupils from S3-S6 who may be interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry.

The afternoon will consist of keynote speeches, panel talks, presentations, a Q&A session and interactive, hands-on carousel activities delivered by high-profile, local and national industry professionals.

The event will give pupils the opportunity to experience panel talks with successful professionals discussing how to get into the industry, and partake in demos and activities relating to culinary arts, barista service, butler service, food science and hospitality management.

Companies including Diageo Careers, Johnnie Walker, and representatives from the Department for Work and Pensions - DWP and Dumfries House itself will also be on hand to provide careers advice, and answer any questions. Pupils will leave the event armed with knowledge on the vast scope of employment opportunities within the industry, and the career paths available to them.

This event is open to all secondary schools across Scotland and, with only 150 free pupil tickets available, we recommend you book now at tinyurl.com/HospitalityCareersFair

06/05/2024

One year ago today, the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla took place at Westminster Abbey.

As Royal Founding President, His Majesty has led The King's Foundation to become a key steward of historic sites across the UK, a charity delivering life-changing education programmes, and a pioneer of sustainable placemaking initiatives around the world.

We were so proud a number of students and alumni from The King's Foundation's programmes at Dumfries House were invited to Westminster Abbey last year to witness the Coronation, and had the chance to play a part in such a historic event.

03/05/2024

🐮 Farm Fridays!

On Fridays throughout May, we are celebrating the latest new arrivals on the estate.

Among our rare breeds on Dumfries House estate, the Vaynol cow is among the rarest, with fewer than 150 breeding animals remaining anywhere in the world. The breed is closely monitored by Rare Breeds Survival Trust, of which The King's Foundation founder His Majesty King Charles III is Patron.

This Spring, our farm team welcomed 11 Vaynol calves into the world. As with all the other animals on the estate, the Vaynols will help children on The King's Foundation's farm education programmes to learn about where their food comes from, how to look after animals, and the uses of by-products.

01/05/2024

Pupils of Drongan Primary School embarked on an action-packed residential stay on the estate last week, enjoying a host of activities such as firelighting and tackling our obstacle course and climbing wall, as well as educational experiences in STEM, food and farming workshops and a tour of Dumfries House.

To enquire about day visits and residential trips to the estate, email [email protected]

29/04/2024

Guests taking part in tours and events at Dumfries House are rewarded for looking up from the grandeur of the dining table and bookshelves in The Library.

When The King's Foundation assumed stewardship of Dumfries House, the Library ceiling centrepiece of cupola glass was frosted white and then changed to red glass.

To modernise the room and reflect our ethos and training in traditional craft, we commissioned students of The King's School of Traditional Arts to create a design to replace the glass. The result is the colourful design you see here, with the glass locally-blown in Ayr.

The library was added as part of the West Wing extension to the house in the Victorian period (roughly 1898-1908), commissioned by the 3rd Marquess of Bute and designed by Robert Weir Schultz.

The room has been described as the UK's first Turkish bath and has always had Middle Eastern decoration.

To book tours and enquire about holding your event at Dumfries House, go to tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

26/04/2024

Participants of our Knitwise programme, which brings local knitters together every fortnight to practise their skills, have donated more than 100 knitted nests to benefit animals such as hedgehogs and birds at Hessilhead Wildlife Rescue Centre.

The donation follows on from a project last year where the estate worked with the Rescue Centre to reintroduce three hedgehogs to a more natural setting by releasing them in The Queen Elizabeth II Walled Garden.

25/04/2024

Introducing the new Dumfries House Outdoor Classroom!

Built by students on our Building Craft Programme, an intensive eight-month craft training course which includes a collaborative 'live build' project, the outdoor classroom will benefit school pupils visiting the estate.

To find out more about the course, visit https://tinyurl.com/KFBuildingCrafts

22/04/2024

Enjoy a night of fine Italian cuisine as part of Dumfries House Supper Club a week on Saturday 🇮🇹

A welcome drink will be followed by a five course meal featuring Venison Carpaccio, Halibut and Langoustine Linguine and other exquisite delights. An accompanying Italian wine flight will be available to purchase on the night.

Purchase your tickets now via www.tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

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19/04/2024

A series of education programmes are available for school groups in the run-up to the Summer holidays and can be booked at tinyurl.com/DHSSWorkshops. The coding club can be booked for individuals.

🐣 At Valentin's Education Farm throughout May and June, primary school pupils can enrol on This Farming Life workshops.

👩‍🌾 At the Kauffman Education Garden, pupils of all ages on May 28 and June 6 (May 9 is sold out) can study The World of My Food, while P1-4 students can explore Perfect Pollinators and P5-7 children can learn about Wonder Worms. There is a cost for materials of £4.50 per pupil.

🧪 At our STEM Education Centre, continuous professional development for educators takes place on April 24 at a cost of £75 per person.

🦠 At the same venue, primary pupils can enrol in a host of activity throughout May and June on the subjects of aerospace, green energy, and environmental science.

🐑 On May 1 (April 24 is sold out) at our MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre, secondary school pupils aged 14+ can learn about lambing and of the procedures and processes that farmers have to prepare for during lambing season on our Spring Sheep workshop.

🌽 Our farm/garden workshops throughout May and June for primary school-age children, Spring To Life, invites learners to embark on a farm tour to meet all of our animals, with particular focus on Spring and new life.

🫛 Our rural skills/garden workshops at the end of May for secondary pupils aged 14+ are called Sustainable Sourcing, which focuses on the journey of our food, from farm/garden to fork.

🛩 The Beginners' Coding Club, a Summer kids' club running on consecutive Tuesdays: July 9, 16, 23, and 30 at a cost of £40. This club is suitable for complete beginners to coding; young people who are familiar with block coding may find this club to be too simple.

👨‍🍳 Available soon will be free tickets for S3-6 pupils who may be interested in pursuing a career in the hospitality industry for our Hospitality Careers Fair on Thursday 13 June. The event will give pupils the opportunity to experience panel talks with successful professionals discussing how to get into the industry, and partake in demos and activities relating to culinary arts, barista service, butler service, food science and hospitality management.

▪ To book or learn more, go to tinyurl.com/DHSSWorkshops

19/04/2024

📺 Raymond Blanc's Royal Kitchen Gardens is at Dumfries House this Sunday!

Tune in at 11.30am on ITV1 to see Raymond meeting Julie Dougal and Catriona Donaldson from our education team and local schoolchildren at the Kauffman Education Garden and Pierburg Building.

18/04/2024

Today we are marking World Heritage Day, also known as the International Day for Monuments and Sites.

The King's Foundation is proud to care for many historic sites, including Dumfries House and its estate, The Castle & Gardens of Mey, Highgrove Gardens, and The Garrison Chapel in London.

Across our sites, we deliver education programmes that promote traditional arts and building skills in order to provide a highly-skilled workforce that can help to preserve the historic buildings and monuments around the UK and across the world.

What's your favourite heritage site or historic monument to visit?

16/04/2024

One of the key draws for the many visitors who pass through Dumfries House comes in the form of striking Murano glass chandeliers.

Stemming from the Venetian island of the same name, the Murano method of glassmaking was developed in the Middle Ages and has barely changed since, characterised by highly decorative styles and the addition of elements such as copper, cobalt and manganese for added sparkle.

Typically, classic Murano chandeliers are richly coloured and feature festive design elements – something that can certainly be said for the chandelier found in the Blue Drawing Room, pictured here being cleaned by Lesley Samson of our housekeeping team.

Dating back to about 1760, it is believed to have been brought to the house by the 4th Marquess of Bute in 1909 whereupon it was electrified, with Dumfries House one of the first properties in mainland Scotland to have electricity at that time.

To find out more, book a tour of Dumfries House at tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

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Proud to celebrate our first ever King’s Foundation Awards earlier this week 🏆 💫 Thank you to our Royal Founding President, His Majesty The King, for joining us at the special occasion alongside our fantastic ambassadors, students, alumni and charity partners. To find out more about the Award winners, visit https://www.kings-foundation.org/journal

The King's Foundation marked Aerospace Skills Week by hosting pupils from seven secondary schools for a full week of workshops at Dumfries House, as well as visits to industry partners. Listen to Calum share his experience of getting an insight into jobs in aerospace and the skills and routes required to carve out a successful career. Industry partners who participated in the initiative included Collins Aerospace and Leonardo. To learn more about STEM education workshops at Dumfries House, email [email protected]

Join us for a Mexican-themed Supper Club in Woodlands Restaurant on Friday 12 and Saturday 13 April from 6.30pm. Guests will enjoy delicious favourites including sharing nachos, sea bass a la talla, chipotle chicken wings and albóndigas Mexicanas served family-style, followed by a spicy chocolate dessert. A paid bar featuring Mexican cocktails will be available on the night. To avoid disappointment, book now via https://dumfries-house.org.uk/book/tickets

Hear from the local community about how the regeneration of the Dumfries House estate has changed the surrounding area for the better. The King's Foundation is proud to have celebrated the 15th anniversary Dumfries House last year, after His Majesty saved the residence for the nation in 2007. The estate has since been transformed into an education hub running life-changing programmes, as well as the headquarters of The King's Foundation, becoming one of the area's major employers and tourist attractions. From next month, Dumfries House will resume peak season opening hours and is looking forward to welcoming new and returning visitors to explore the unique residence. To plan your visit to the estate, and to book your house tour or ticket to a forthcoming event, go to tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

🐮 Welcome to the world! Our new additions are settling in to life at Home Farm on Dumfries House estate. 🐤 Every year, thousands of school pupils visit Dumfries House to take part in farming education programmes. Over the past few weeks, our farming team has been busy welcoming newborn animals onto the estate ready to meet them. Bookings for Spring and Summer education workshops are open now via tinyurl.com/DHSSWorkshops

🐣 Easter Carvery — last tables remaining! 🐣 Join us at Woodlands Restaurant on Easter weekend for a sumptuous two or three course carvery expertly prepared by our award-winning chefs. While Sunday 31st March is already sold out, a very limited number of tables are still available on Saturday 30th March. To book, call 01290 425 959.

💐 Mother's Day at Dumfries House 💐 Treat your loved one to a truly unforgettable Afternoon Tea or Sunday Lunch on Sunday 10 March in the beautiful surroundings of Dumfries House. To book, simply visit https://dumfries-house.org.uk/book/tickets

🎤 A limited number of tickets and hospitality packages remain for Friday's performance of An Evening Of Music From The West End, featuring Louise Dearman, John Owen-Jones and Musichoir. 🎟️ Book now at https://dumfries-house.org.uk/book/tickets

🕰️ Explore the fascinating clock collection at Dumfries House by joining one of our specialist Clock Tours. The 90-minute tour focuses on our collection of 38 clocks, built up over the past 15 years, reflecting His Majesty The King's belief that clocks give a house a heartbeat, making it a home. Highlights of the collection include a bracket clock in the Pink Dining Room by John Ellicott, clockmaker to King George III, and a longcase clock in the Entrance Hall by Robert Black from Cumnock, near Dumfries House. Tickets cost £25 for adults and £10 for children aged 5-15 inclusive and can be booked via tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

Art Tours of Dumfries House

🎨 Art Tours at Dumfries House 🖌️ Immerse yourself in the art at Dumfries House with our 90-minute specialist tours, featuring a captivating selection of loaned artwork from prestigious institutions such as the Royal Collection Trust, National Galleries of Scotland and the Fleming-Wyfold Art Foundation. These tours provide you with a unique opportunity to be up close and personal with masterpieces that have shaped the artistic landscape. Prepare to be inspired by the stories behind each piece, narrated by our knowledgeable guides who will transport you through various periods and styles. Art Tours of Dumfries House can be booked for £20 per adult and £10 for children aged 5-15 via tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

Chippendale Tours of Dumfries House

Tour the Chippendale collection at Dumfries House Of the 600 known items by Chippendale across the world, 59 sit proudly at Dumfries House. We are running special Chippendale Tours on Sunday 7 April and Monday 13 May, 2024, to share the story behind these examples of the finest craftsmanship. The 90-minute tour will cover Thomas Chippendale, his life, work and the Dumfries House collection. Some key pieces within the collection will be opened and on display. Tickets are £25 for adults and £10 for children aged 5-15 inclusive. To book this tour, or other guided tours of Dumfries House, visit tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

Tackling food waste with Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty. The King's Foundation's Food for the Future programme aims to raise awareness of food waste amongst young people. One third of all food produced is wasted every year, equating to 9.5 million tonnes of discarded food in the UK alone. Now in its third year, the programme - delivered in collaboration with Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty - gives secondary school pupils an insight into food production systems through hands-on workshops and industry visits. The students are then supported to come up with their own practical ideas to reduce food waste at home, and in their schools and communities. We recently welcomed pupils back to Dumfries House to present their food waste solutions to an esteemed panel of judges including Jimmy and Caela Doherty, Alison Corfield from Jamie Oliver, and representatives from Lantra Scotland, Zero Waste Scotland, The Food and Drink Federation Scotland and Woodpecker Joinery Greenhouses. To find out more about The King's Foundation's education programmes at Dumfries House, visit https://dumfries-house.org.uk/education

Would you like to work in one of the UK's most beautiful country houses? The King's Foundation is currently recruiting for Tour Guides to join the team at Dumfries House in East Ayrshire. Our Tour Guides have the unique opportunity to share with visitors the fascinating history of the house and estate as well as insight into a prized collection of historic furniture, art and objets d'art. To find out more and apply, visit http://tinyurl.com/DHguiding2024

This Burns Night, tune into The One Show on BBC1 this evening at 7pm (GMT) to learn more about the impressive results of the pilot programme of Piping For Health here at Dumfries House. Finlay MacDonald of The National Piping Centre has, with specialists from The King's Foundation's health and wellbeing team, delivered a "world first" programme for people with breathing difficulties. To find out more, visit http://tinyurl.com/KFPipingforHealth 🎶 Rantin' Rovin' Robin by Robert Burns

🎁 The Dumfries House gift shop, located in the estate's Visitor Centre, is a treasure trove of unique and thoughtful Christmas gifts. ☃️ With this year’s Christmas collection, shoppers can expect to find a wide range of beautifully crafted items that are perfect for spreading festive cheer. 🎄 From handmade ornaments and decorations to cosy knitwear, traditional toys and festive home accessories, there is something for everyone on your list. 🍾 The shop also offers a selection of Highgrove items, including wines, jams, confectionary and bath and body products. 🛍️ Whether you're looking for traditional Christmas gifts or something a little more unique, the shop is sure to have just what you need to make this holiday season extra special.

The King's Foundation’s Piping For Health programme launched earlier this month in collaboration with the East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership and The National Piping Centre. This programme is specifically designed to help people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to improve their breathing and overall wellbeing. Participants of the programme will learn how to use the bagpipes as both a therapeutic tool and a form of relaxation. They will also gain access to an exclusive support network and have access to a variety of quality resources. Those interested in learning more about the programme can email [email protected]

🐮 Our new MacRobert Farming and Rural Skills Centre, opened in September by His Majesty The King Charles III, president of The King’s Foundation, is now taking bookings from secondary schools and those looking to gain an insight into modern, sustainable farming practices. 🐑 To enquire, email [email protected]

🍂 Autumn colours have augmented the Ivory Avenue opposite the front of Dumfries House in recent weeks. 🌳 The 2.1-kilometre avenue contains 196 Hornbeam, Limewood and Sycamore trees — species native to Scotland — and was gifted by Sir Brian and Lady Oona Ivory to mark the 70th birthday of His Royal Highness The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, in 2018.

Turn back the clocks !

🕰️ Turn back the clocks! To conclude British Summertime, clocks in the UK will go back an hour on Sunday morning this weekend. This will present a significant task for horologist Grant Lees, a regular visitor to Dumfries House to maintain and wind our 38 clocks: 14 longcase clocks and 24 bracket and mantle clocks. The collection has been built over the past 15 years as His Majesty The King believes that clocks give a house a heartbeat, making it a home. It includes a bracket clock in the Pink Dining Room by John Ellicott, clockmaker to King George III and a longcase clock in the Entrance Hall by Robert Black from Cumnock, near Dumfries House.

Last Remain Tickets : Dumfries House Ceilidh

Last Remaining Tickets! Enjoy an evening of Scottish music and ceilidh-dancing, hosted by Robert Lovie, highly popular Scottish entertainer and compere at our Dumfries House Ceilidh on the evening of November 4th. JimJam Ceilidh Band will keep you on your toes, with a dram to toast the haggis and a two-course Scottish supper providing fuel for the spirited evening. Tickets are priced £79.00 per person and available via tinyurl.com/bookDHnow

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The Story of Dumfries House

You wouldn’t think it to look at it now, with its tranquil grounds and elegant drawing rooms, but the fate of one of Scotland’s grandest country houses hung in the balance not so long ago. It faced an uncertain future in 2007, while all of its cultural riches risked being divided up and sold off.

A royal intervention at the eleventh hour brought the drama to an end ‒ but also marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for one of the UK’s true gems. HRH The Prince of Wales brought together heritage bodies and benefactors under the auspices of a newly-formed trust to purchase the estate, stopping truckloads of furnishings in their tracks en route to Christie's auction house in London.

Dumfries House has a fascinating history with the artefacts inside a testament to its long and illustrious past. Built in the 1750s for William Crichton Dalrymple, the 5th Earl of Dumfries, and furnished with original Thomas Chippendale furniture delivered straight from the celebrated master cabinetmaker’s workshop, the house is something of a time capsule.

The house opened to the public in 2008 following a painstaking restoration. Stunning, especially when catching the sunlight, the baronial country house is a marvel both inside and out.

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