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Drumlanrig Castle

Thornhill, Dumfries DG3 4AQ, Scotland
01848 331555
Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Dumfries
4.5 of 5 stars 30 Reviews
Type: Art Museums, Castles, Historic Sites
Owner description: Set on the spectacular 80,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park and Victorian Gardens, Drumlanrig Castle presents one of the finest...... more » Owner description: Set on the spectacular 80,000 acre Queensberry Estate complete with Country Park and Victorian Gardens, Drumlanrig Castle presents one of the finest examples of late 17th century Renaissance architecture in Scotland and an internationally renowned art collection. Beyond the castle are over 40 acres of enchanting gardens and a wide range of activities including walking, mountain biking, adventure playground, wildlife watching, Scottish Cycle Museum, Landrover tours, Ranger-led walks, events programme as well as shopping and catering. « less
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Newcastle upon tyne England
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

Castle and grounds were beautiful and the adventure playground was excellent! Can recommend "Riks bike hire" inside the castle; he is very knowledgeable and friendly! More

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Scotland
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2012

The tour is interesting and the guides are well informed. A beautiful landscape and impressive house. Regular Farmers Market. More

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Claire Oram, Manager at Drumlanrig Castle, responded to this review
7 May 2012

Thank you very much for your comments regarding your visit to Drumlanrig Castle. Sadly, this year we are not holding Farmers Markets but we hope to do something similar again in the future. More

Glasgow, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 April 2012

The castle and grounds are beautiful with stunning scenery. We booked a guided tour of the castle and asked for directions to the cafe. We were told that there was a tearoom and a stables cafe and were told that both were equally good. However, this was not the case! We wrongly chose the converted stables. This was so cold... More

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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

The Pink Castle was stunning and the kids enjoyed biking in the grounds and playing on the playground. They also did a kids tour around the castle which was really good and the kids loved it More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The house is just brilliant, the art work is fantastic. More

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burnley
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

great views, didnt go inside can mountain bike on trails More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

This was closed the day we visited, it only opens April - October. So only saw the grounds which were magnificent. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Great day out for everyone. The adventure park is a hit with the kids. The castle and gardens are beautiful for a stroll around when you get the weather. I love it at Drumlanrig it is so lovely More

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Kirkcudbright, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2012

The house is an old house. Not a castle at all. Seems a bit rambling and not cheap either. The grounds are lovely. More

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Dumfries, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 March 2012

Interesting for all ages - lovely walks too - Castle is in beautiful surroundings and with amazing furnishings etc. More

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