Tours. We offer guided tours daily through out the Summer season, with weekends only during the Winter season. Please note that dates and timings given are for guidance and are subject to change. We recommend pre-booking. If in doubt please check www.dumfries-house.org.uk or call 01290 421742 for latest details.

Step 1

Grand Tour

In addition to the Principal Floor, this in-depth tour provides extended access to the interiors.
House Tour

This tour presents the highlights of the collection, the history of the house and its owners.
Art Tour

A tour of the House focusing on the fine paintings displayed throughout the House. Available Wednesdays.
Curators Choice Evening Event: Mary Miers: HIGHLAND RETREATS; the Architecture and Interiors of Scotland’s Romantic North. Lecture & Supper - May 2017, 17:30 - 21:00.

Glass of fizz on arrival followed by two-course supper after the lecture.
Curator's Choice Event: Silver and the Jacobites with Colin Fraser of Lyon and Turnbull. Thursday 29th June 2pm - 5pm. Afternoon Tea included.

After his talk Colin is happy to provide a valuation on any Silver items you may bring along.
Curator's Choice Event: Scott MacDonald, Head of Collections and Conservation, Buccleuch:Three houses - Bowhill, Boughton and Drumlanrig Castle. 27th July 2017, 2-4pm.

Tea, coffee and shortbread included.
Curator's Choice Event: Duncan Tattersall, Artist: Ephemeral Places: The Country House in Ruin. Thursday 31 August , 2pm – 4pm.

Tea, coffee and shortbread included.
Traditional Teaching: Techniques in danger of being lost.

Education traditionalist Mr N M Gwynne over the course of this 3 day event (7th - 9th August) will promote teaching techniques during this residential course at Dumfries House, Ayrshire. Accommodation and meals included in ticket price.