Adventure awaits as Drumlanrig Castle opens for 2018

Situated at the heart of the Queensberry Estate and the beautiful landscapes of Nithsdale, Drumlanrig Castle & Country Estate provides 90,000 acres to explore and boasts a jam-packed calendar of events for all ages and interests.

Opening on Friday 30 March with its first family fun day of the season being an Easter egg-stravaganza on Sunday 1 April, the Estate team is encouraging visitors to pick up a season pass to make the most of everything on offer. Drumlanrig’s Easter fun day kicks off the 2018 events and will be filled with activities to keep kids entertained from 11am-3pm on Easter Sunday. This includes a classic egg hunt, craft station, giant slide, ball pool and Minecraft bouncy castle. Team Challenge will also be on site with a 100ft assault course and laser clay pigeon shooting.

Throughout the season children can spend countless hours in the adventure playground and families, individuals and groups can explore the variety of walking and cycling trails at their leisure. The Estate also offers advanced mountain biking routes for those keen to take on a challenge.

There really is something for everyone at Drumlanrig Estate and its calendar throughout the season includes ranger activities, seasonal family events, open air theatre performances and yoga sessions with the picturesque Castle as a backdrop. Not to mention the biggest event in Dumfriesshire’s rural calendar – Galloway Country Fair – which takes place on 18 and 19 August at Drumlanrig.

Claire Oram, Castle Manager at Drumlanrig Castle and Country Estate, said: “We can’t wait to kick start our 2018 season and welcome seasoned and new visitors to the Estate this year. Our experienced Rangers, Gardeners and Estate team take great pride in what they do and are always on hand to ensure all visitors can make the most out of their experience with us.”  

Visit www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk for further information and keep track of what’s happening at Drumlanrig via the Facebook page @DrumlanrigCastle.