Drumlanrig Castle Gardens and Country Park

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 and the best sporting opportunities in South Scotland.

The historic Scottish castle, constructed from local pink sandstone and set on a hill (Drum) at the end of a long (lang) ridge (rig), affords visitors beautiful views across Nithsdale to rolling hills and woodlands. This ancient Douglas stronghold is brimming with treasures; fine paintings and furniture, carvings, tapestries and silverware dating from a bygone age of opulence.

Set amidst the magnificently designed landscape of Nithsdale, The Queensberry Estate extends to around 120,000 acres of heather clad hills, farmland and woodlands. The Estate provides some of the finest sport, walking and other recreation to be found in Southern Scotland. Careful stewardship over the centuries by the Dukes of Buccleuch and Queensberry has ensured an ecological and aesthetically pleasing balance which makes the Queensberry Estate a very special place to visit.

The tenderly managed woodlands and countryside have provided a perfect habitat for wildlife and the clean water tumbling from the Lowther Hills has ensured that the River Nith remains one of Scotland's finest salmon and sea trout rivers.

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• Refreshments
• Adventure playground

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