Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle

Drumlanrig Castle

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 and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry. It is open to the public at set times.

Construction

The 'Pink Palace' of Drumlanrig, constructed between 1679 and 1689 from distinctive pink sandstone, is an example of late 17th-century Renaissance architecture. The first Duke of Queensberry, William Douglas, had the castle built on the site of an ancient Douglas stronghold overlooking the Nith Valley. The castle has 120 rooms, 17 turrets and four towers.

In 1984, aerial photography revealed the outline of a substantial Roman fort some 350 yards to the southeast of Drumlanrig Castle. The fort was partially excavated in 2004 by the Time Team television programme.

Art collection

The castle is home to part of the Buccleuch art collection which includes Rembrandt’s An Old Woman Reading, and Leonardo da Vinci's Madonna of the Yarnwinder, which was stolen in 2003 and returned in 2007 after being found in Glasgow, and many other paintings, tapestries and objects of art. The Madonna of the Yarnwinder is currently on loan at the Scottish National Gallery.

The stableyard houses the Stableyard Studios and cafe.

Wikipedia

Website:https://www.drumlanrigcastle.co.uk/

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Similar Fontainebleau horseshoe staircase. Drumlanrig Castle 11
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Similar Fontainebleau horseshoe staircase. Drumlanrig Castle 11

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Similar Fontainebleau horseshoe staircase. Drumlanrig Castle 12
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Similar Fontainebleau horseshoe staircase. Drumlanrig Castle 12

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These are the carvings above the lower entrance at the staircase. Drumlanrig Castle 13
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These are the carvings above the lower entrance at the staircase. Drumlanrig Castle 13

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And either side of the staircase there are three arches and a small cannon in each central arch. Drumlanrig Castle 14
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And either side of the staircase there are three arches and a small cannon in each central arch. Drumlanrig Castle 14

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Above each window on the North side are different emblems. Drumlanrig Castle 16
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Above each window on the North side are different emblems. Drumlanrig Castle 16

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The carvings above and around the main entrance below the clock tower. Drumlanrig Castle 17
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The carvings above and around the main entrance below the clock tower. Drumlanrig Castle 17

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Small face in the middle was a 'Green Man'. Drumlanrig Castle 18
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Small face in the middle was a 'Green Man'. Drumlanrig Castle 18

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And finally, towards the top of the clock tower is the Queensberry Coat Of Arms and clock. The clock is dated 1686. Drumlanrig Castle 19
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And finally, towards the top of the clock tower is the Queensberry Coat Of Arms and clock. The clock is dated 1686. Drumlanrig Castle 19

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Inner Courtyard. Drumlanrig Castle 20
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There were four towers within this area and above each window is a date signifying the year each level of the tower was completed. What a great idea. Inner Courtyard. Drumlanrig Castle 22
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There were four towers within this area and above each window is a date signifying the year each level of the tower was completed. What a great idea. Inner Courtyard. Drumlanrig Castle 22

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And a reasonably large bell hung in one corner. Inner Courtyard. Drumlanrig Castle 23
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And a reasonably large bell hung in one corner. Inner Courtyard. Drumlanrig Castle 23

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This is a version of the Douglas Coat Of Arms. Sir James Douglas (known also as 'The Good' or 'Black Douglas') was a right-hand man of Robert the Bruce. He was entrusted with carrying Bruce's heart to the Holy Land but was killed in a battle with the Moors in Spain while on the way. To this day, the coat of arms contains a winged heart surmounted by Bruce's crown. Rampant Scotland. Esta es una versión del escudo de armas de Douglas. Sir James Douglas (conocido también como 'El Bueno' o 'Black Douglas') era la mano derecha de Robert the Bruce. Se le encomendó llevar el corazón de Bruce a Tierra Santa, pero murió en una batalla con los moros en España en el camino. Hasta el día de hoy, el escudo de armas contiene un corazón alado coronado por la corona de Bruce. Escocia rampante. Drumlanrig Castle 24
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This is a version of the Douglas Coat Of Arms. Sir James Douglas (known also as 'The Good' or 'Black Douglas') was a right-hand man of Robert the Bruce. He was entrusted with carrying Bruce's heart to the Holy Land but was killed in a battle with the Moors in Spain while on the way. To this day, the coat of arms contains a winged heart surmounted by Bruce's crown. Rampant Scotland. Esta es una versión del escudo de armas de Douglas. Sir James Douglas (conocido también como 'El Bueno' o 'Black Douglas') era la mano derecha de Robert the Bruce. Se le encomendó llevar el corazón de Bruce a Tierra Santa, pero murió en una batalla con los moros en España en el camino. Hasta el día de hoy, el escudo de armas contiene un corazón alado coronado por la corona de Bruce. Escocia rampante. Drumlanrig Castle 24

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In keeping with the design on the North side of the Castle there are further emblems and Coat Of Arms above each window. Drumlanrig Castle 25
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In keeping with the design on the North side of the Castle there are further emblems and Coat Of Arms above each window. Drumlanrig Castle 25

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Winged Heart, the Douglas emblem. Inner Courtyard. Drumlanrig Castle 26
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Winged Heart, the Douglas emblem. Inner Courtyard. Drumlanrig Castle 26

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Oak Staircase. Drumlanrig Castle 27
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Drawing Room. Drumlanrig Castle 37
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Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed in this room in the Castle for one night, December 22, 1745, as he retreated north. The room, now known as the Bonnie Prince Charlie bedroom. Drumlanrig Castle 39
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Bonnie Prince Charlie stayed in this room in the Castle for one night, December 22, 1745, as he retreated north. The room, now known as the Bonnie Prince Charlie bedroom. Drumlanrig Castle 39

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Bonnie Prince Charlie's Room. Drumlanrig Castle 40
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Bonnie Prince Charlie's Room. Drumlanrig Castle 40

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Ante Room. Drumlanrig Castle 41
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The White Bedroom. Drumlanrig Castle 42
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Drumlanrig Castle from The Shawl formal garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 56
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Drumlanrig Castle from The Shawl formal garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 56

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Drumlanrig Castle from The Shawl formal garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 57
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Drumlanrig Castle from The Shawl formal garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 57

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The Shawl formal garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 58
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The Shawl formal garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 58

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The Shawl. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 59
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The Shawl. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 59

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Plant Centre. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 63
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Duchess Garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 64
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Rock Garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 65
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Rock Garden. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 65

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Woodland Garden snowdrops. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 66
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Woodland Garden snowdrops. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 66

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Plant Centre. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 67
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Azaleas. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 68
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Azaleas. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 68

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Estate house. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 70
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Estate house. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 70

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Heather Hut. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 71
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Heather Hut. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 71

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Creek. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 72
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Creek. Castle Gardens. Drumlanrig Castle 72

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Plan. The building extends 145 feet (44 metres). Drumlanrig Castle 106
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Plan. The building extends 145 feet (44 metres). Drumlanrig Castle 106

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