Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle, ancient Douglas stronghold and Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry, KT.
Surrounded by the 120,000 acre Queensberry Estate, Country Park and grand victorian gardens, Drumlanrig Castle was completed in 1691 by William Douglas, 1st Duke of Queensberry and is one of the first and most important renaissance buildings in the grand manner in Scotland.
Steeped in history this unique and historic Scottish Castle, filled with treasures, its Estate and Gardens is one of the principal visitor attractions in South Scotland, offering Castle tours, guided walks, garden centre, working forge and childrens' adventure playground.
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The Buccleuch Estates Ltd
Drumlanrig Mains
Thornhill
Dumfries and Galloway
DG3 4AQ
Telephone: 01848 600 283
Castle, Gardens & Parkland
Adult £ 10.00
Adult Concession (60+) £ 8.00
Child (5-16) £ 6.00
Under 5s Free
Family* £28.00
*Family = 2 adults + 3 children
Gardens and Parkland Only
Adult £ 6.00
Adult Concession (60+) £ 4.50
Child (5-16) £ 3.50
Under 5s Free
Family* £16.00
*Family = 2 adults + 3 children Opening Times: 2012 Opening Details:
Castle
31 March to 31 August (inclusive), daily 11 am to 4 pm (last entry)
(Educational and private groups at other times by request)
Gardens & Country Estate
31 March to 30 September (inclusive), daily 10 am to 5 pm
Winter Opening
The walks, cycle routes, bike trails, Stableyard Cafe and facilities will remain open over the winter period, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only, 11 am to 4 pm (Stableyard Cafe 11 am to 3.30 pm).
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