Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate

07/09/2026

📣 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗱 - 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 📣

Please note that the grounds at Drumlanrig will be closed this Friday as the Buccleuch Property Challenge takes place on the Estate.

🚫 This means there will be no access to the Castle Gardens, Adventure Playground or Larchwood Cabin.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

📸 Andy Semple Photography

06/09/2026

A setting like no other... 🏰🌳🌲⛰️

📸 XploreHeritage

05/09/2026

Another great turnout 🏃🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

04/09/2026

Have you secured your Halloween tickets already? 🎃

We’ve had a fang-tastic response so far, so don’t delay - book your tickets and join us at Drumlanrig this October.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:

👻 A New Trail Route: Explore a brand-new 1.5-mile route through the Gardens, across the river and into the woodlands. A new route means even more to discover.

🎲 Ghoulish Games: Following feedback from previous years, our games will now have their own hub on the lawn beside the Pumpkin Patch. No more queueing on the trail to play - once you’re there, you can take your time and enjoy the activities!

📖 Trail Booklet - This year, children will become Junior Ghost Hunters, following the trail with their own booklet, packed with tales, riddles, missions and clues to help uncover the mysteries of Drumlanrig.

👻 Real Haunted Stories - A phantom monkey, a faithful hound and even a headless woman… We’re drawing on genuine ghostly tales from Drumlanrig’s history, with some of its most intriguing characters and creatures at the heart of the adventure.

🎃 The Pumpkin Patch
Back on the lawn, with the unmistakable backdrop of Drumlanrig Castle.

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:

🌙 Drumlanrig After Dark: Experience the trail after dark, with illuminated areas, spooky characters and treats to collect along the way.

🏰 Halloween Castle Tours - Discover Drumlanrig’s history with a few darker tales woven into the usual Castle Tour this Halloween.

Don’t miss out - book your Halloween adventure today! 🎃👻
🎟 https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/halloween/

03/09/2026

📣 𝗠𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 - 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 📣

A quick note from the team at Queensberry Estate:

Mennock Pass is one of the most beautiful and tranquil spots on the Estate and we love that so many people want to camp out and experience it, but over the summer our team have spent hours clearing up after wild campers; disposable BBQs, food packaging, human waste and much more.

It's a real job for our staff, it takes them away from the work that keeps this place looking the way everyone comes here to see it, and it isn't just unpleasant - it's genuinely harmful.

Litter and waste pollute the burn, put grazing livestock and wildlife at risk, and damage the experience for the local community and every other visitor who comes here to enjoy it responsibly.

If you're heading up, follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code: take all litter home with you, deal with human waste properly, take used toilet paper and wipes home with you, leave no trace of your visit and respect the land, the livestock, and the people who live and work here.

Thanks to everyone who already does this - it makes a genuine difference.

Thank you also to those concerned who have emailed directly, please be assured we are trying to make things better.

01/09/2026

🎁𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗺𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗺𝗮𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 🎁

Our much-loved Christmas Market will return again this December and we're now accepting trade applications to join us this year.

If you'd like to sell and showcase your wares at our highly popular event, submit an application using the link below. We're looking for good quality crafts, gifts and food & drink makers to attend.

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
🗓 Friday 4th December: Festive launch night and evening shopping experience.
🗓 Saturday 5th December: Daytime shopping experience.
🗓 Sunday 6th December: Daytime shopping experience.

Application form:
https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/event/christmas-market/

💫 More details regarding our exciting Christmas events coming soon...

31/08/2026

𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 - 𝟮𝟬% 𝗢𝗳𝗳

Now’s the perfect time to pick up a bargain, with 20% off all plants at the Drumlanrig Plant Centre.

Late summer and early autumn are an ideal time for planting, giving your new additions plenty of time to settle in before putting on a show next year.

📍 You’ll find the Plant Centre behind the Larchwood Cabin, beside the Adventure Playground. Pop in for a browse, then pay at the Cabin.

30/08/2026