Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle
View of the front of Drumlanrig Castle, looking slightly up, standing near the fencing separating the castle itself from the public
Front of Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle is located in Scotland
Drumlanrig Castle
Location within Scotland
Established14th century
LocationThornhill, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, United Kingdom
Coordinates55°16′26″N 3°48′36″W / 55.274°N 3.810°W / 55.274; -3.810
OwnerMontagu-Douglas-Scott Dukes of Buccleuch and Queensberry
Websitedrumlanrigcastle.co.uk

Drumlanrig Castle is situated on the Queensberry Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The category A listed castle is the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry.[1] As of September 2023, the castle itself is open to the public during very limited times of the year,[2] with the surroundings, such as the stableyard and adventure playground being open nearly all year round.[3][4] Walking, hiking, and cycling routes are open all year long,[5] unless officially closed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as in 2021 due damage inflicted by Storm Arwen.[6]

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Drumlanrig Castle, Outbuildings and Pavilion Blocks Piers, Balustrades and Quadrant Walls and Garden Urns (Category A Listed Building) (LB3886)". Retrieved 20 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Castle Tours | Dumfries & Galloway". Drumlanrig Castle. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  3. ^ "The Adventure Playground". Drumlanrig Castle. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  4. ^ "Discover the Stableyard Craft Workshops". Drumlanrig Castle. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  5. ^ "Walking and Hiking Routes". Drumlanrig Castle. Retrieved 20 September 2023.
  6. ^ "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 20 September 2023.