Welcome to Dumfries House, headquarters of The King’s Foundation

A unique 18th-century stately home and 2,000-acre estate combining events, tours and education just one hour from Glasgow.

The House

Discover our Chippendale furniture collection

Book a house tour to experience the incredible art and furniture that make this 18th-century family home so special. Learn why this prompted King Charles III to save Dumfries House for the nation in 2007 on our House Tours.

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A pale panelled drawing room furnished with a yellow silk sofa flanked by two matching armchairs, arranged around an antique games table set with glassware. A large arrangement of white hydrangeas sits in a silver vase in the alcove behind.

The Estate

Open to explore 365 days a year

The wider Dumfries House estate spans 2,000 acres of beautiful woodland, gardens, playgrounds and more, all managed in line with sustainable practices.

We have a range of attractions for all the family to enjoy free of charge, in the great outdoors.

Explore the estate

View through open wrought-iron gates set in tall stone pillars, looking into an arboretum where a gravel path curves between trees and shrubs in autumn colour — reds, oranges and yellows — under a blue sky with scattered cloud.

Education

A transformational educational experience

As the headquarters of The King’s Foundation charity, the estate is home to an extensive education campus. From programmes in food and farming, to fashion and textiles, traditional crafts and hospitality, we cater for students of all ages.

Study with us