Drumlanrig Castle
Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- Buccleuch Estates (Duke of Buccleuch)
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Nearest station
- Sanquhar, 8.1 miles (straight-line)
Pinpoint
Thornhill DG3 4AQ
Telephone 01848 331555
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Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Thursday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Friday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
| Sunday | 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM |
A grand pink sandstone castle at the heart of a working Buccleuch Estates estate, offering seasonal tours of the interior alongside a much wider programme, snowdrop walks, clay pigeon shooting, trout fishing, that reviewers say can fill a whole visit without setting foot inside the castle at all. The pink sandstone architecture and formal grounds draw comparisons to the grandest of Scotland's stately homes.
Worth the trip
The pink sandstone architecture - reviewers consistently pick out the distinctive colour and grand scale of the building as its defining feature.
Before you go
Check what's running on the day you visit, since the estate programmes activities like the snowdrop walk, clay pigeon shooting and trout fishing separately from the castle tour - you can have a full day here without ever going inside the building.
Reviewers consistently praise the Drumlanrig estate's grounds - gardens, woodland walks, a play area, a tea room and activities like clay pigeon shooting and trout fishing - and several single out the staff as exceptionally caring, including one account of the team going out of their way to help a family stranded with car trouble. One visitor was disappointed to drive a long way and find the castle itself closed because filming was taking place, so it's worth checking opening status before a special trip.
Seasonal castle tours; country estate and gardens
“From outside looks great u come off the motorway and drive for miles just to find out all is closed as they filming some show . Bit disappointing. We saw sign and decided to go. Maybe next time will be better”- Maria Wozniak, visitor review
Common questions about Drumlanrig Castle
Where is Drumlanrig Castle?
Drumlanrig Castle is in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, at Thornhill DG3 4AQ.
Do you need a ticket to visit Drumlanrig Castle?
Yes - Drumlanrig Castle is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Buccleuch Estates (Duke of Buccleuch). Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
What is the highlight of visiting Drumlanrig Castle?
The pink sandstone architecture - reviewers consistently pick out the distinctive colour and grand scale of the building as its defining feature.
Is Drumlanrig Castle a ruin or still intact?
Drumlanrig Castle is largely intact - Seasonal castle tours; country estate and gardens.
