Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate

27/07/2025

Kid's fun at Drumlanrig this week:

🎨Monday 28th July: Craft Workshops - 10:30am - 11:30am - £5 - booking required.
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/kids-craft-workshops/

👶Tuesday 29th July: Toddlers - 9:30am - 11am - £3 - no booking required.
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/toddler-tuesdays/

🌿Wednesday 30th July: Little Gardeners' Club - 10:30am - 11:30am - £5 - booking required.
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/kids-gardening-club/

🎨Friday 1st August: Craft Workshops - 10:30am - 11:30am - £5 - booking required.
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/kids-craft-workshops/

26/07/2025

Summer colour at Drumlanrig🌺

Heleniums in the Duchess’ Garden.

25/07/2025

We’re delighted to share that Drumlanrig Castle has been named a 2025 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award winner – placing us in the top 10% of attractions worldwide! 🏰

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to leave a review – we really appreciate your support and feedback.

24/07/2025

Get involved in Betty's Bake Off at this year's Galloway Country Fair! With a variety of categories to enter, and fantastic prizes - get involved!

https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/events/gcf-entertainment/bake-off/

Calling all bakers, growers, and makers! 📣

Think you’ve got the best bake or the finest veg? Show off your kitchen or garden skills by entering Betty’s Bake Off at this year’s Galloway Country Fair!

Whether it’s a perfectly risen loaf, a homegrown harvest, or a homemade tipple – we want to see (and taste!) your best.

Categories & Prizes:
🍰 Sweet – Castle Tour with Lunch for 4 at Larchwood Cabin
🥚 Savoury – Castle Tour with Sunday Roast for 4
🍹 Drink – Bottle of Drumlanrig Sloe Gin + Small Hamper
🥕 Vegetable – Dabton Gardens Tour for 4 + Veg Basket
🪴 Plant – £25 Drumlanrig Plant Centre Voucher + Tea & Cake for 4
🍞 Bread – Restoration Yard Hamper

🏆 Winners chosen each day of the Fair!

Find out more and enter:
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/events/gcf-entertainment/bake-off/

22/07/2025

📣TIME FOR A TRIM📣

It is time for the Thornhill trees to have their regular trim (pollard).

To ensure the longevity of the trees and to keep them in a manageable condition, work will be carried out in August to pollard the branches on North Drumlanrig Street and East and West Morton Street.

Disruption will be kept to a minimum and the trees will soon recover.

21/07/2025

One small step for man... one memorable visit to Drumlanrig! 🌙

In the early hours of 21 July 1969, the BBC broadcast the iconic footage of Neil Armstrong taking his historic first steps on the Moon - a moment watched by millions across the UK and beyond.

But did you know that just three years later, whilst on a visit to Scotland, the legendary astronaut visited Drumlanrig Castle? He stayed as a guest of the Duke and Duchess, and even planted a tree during his stay!

That very tree, a Northern Red Oak (Quercus borealis), still stands proudly in the Castle Gardens today. 🌳

Have you spotted it on your visit?

20/07/2025

It’s all happening in the Gardens! 🌿

🌱 Our Plant Centre is freshly restocked – pop by for great-value garden goodies and inspiration for your own outdoor space.

📜 Outdoor History & Heritage Tours with Jill are back this Wednesday at 11am! Join a fascinating stroll through the Gardens, filled with stories and insights into their rich past.
🔗 https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/castle-garden-tours/

🌼 Little Gardener’s Club kicks off at 10:30am this Wednesday – perfect for green-fingered kids aged 5–12 who want to get hands-on with nature alongside our Garden Team.
🔗 https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/kids-gardening-club/

Don't forget! The Castle Gardens are open daily, 9:30am–4:30pm, ready for you to explore at your own pace.

18/07/2025

Take a peek... 🌺🌸

17/07/2025

What's your plans this weekend?

From Friday to Monday, you can:
🏰 Tour the Castle
🍰 Dine in the Tearoom
🎁 Browse the Gift Shop

Plus, open daily:
🌸 Wander the Gardens
🛝 Let the kids loose in the Adventure Playground
🥤Refuel at the Larchwood Cabin
👣Explore the way-marked walks

https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/plan-a-visit/

17/07/2025

📣 DRUMLANRIG WOODLANDS - PUBLIC SAFETY 📣

🚫Please be reminded that the main area of Drumlanrig Woods (accessed via the top Castle car park) is still closed due to severe storm damage earlier this year.

Our Forestry Team is still working hard to clear the trails, and we kindly ask all visitors to avoid this area so the work can continue safely.

✅In the meantime, we have a host of NEW walking trails, all way-marked around the grounds (as pictured).

These walks start from the lower car park (beside the entrance to the Playground and Gardens). See here:
🔗 https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/outdoor-activities/walking-and-hiking/

Thank you for your understanding and co-operation.