Grand Tour
In addition to the Principal Floor, this in-depth 90 minute tour provides extended access to the interiors.
House Tour
A 60 minute tour presenting 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.
FARM TOUR FRIDAY
Enjoy a guided tour around Valentin's Education Farm with a member of the DH Farm Education Staff. Please do not access the Education Farm via the Home Farm entrance - follow signage for the meeting point opposite the outdoor education centre
CLOCKS AND MECHANICAL TOUR
A tour of the house concentrating on the extensive clock collection and the Grand Orrery
Doukin in The Dark
Evening swim from 9pm - Midnight with Aqua Gym session at 10pm included. (Over 18's only)
The Chippendale tour
Join our head guide or a senior guide as they focus onThomas Chippendale, his life, work and the Dumfries House collection.
Curator's Choice: Being authentic - restoring historic buildings and their interiors
With Michael Davis, Architectural Historian - Thursday 26th September
Curator's Choice: Contrasting Commissions - Furniture for Dumfries House, Buckingham House and St James' Palace.
With Rufus Bird, Surveyor of Queen's works of Art, Royal Collection Trust - Thursday 24th October.
Make It Mondays : Ribbon Embroidery in The Rothesay Room.
Learn the art of ribbon embroidery, a hand embroidery technique that combines 3D fabric manipulation. Attendees must be 16yrs or over. Sept 2nd.
Make It Mondays : Stone Carving and Lettering in The Craft Workshop.
Choose whether you would like to book one, two or three sessions giving you the opportunity to create a more personalised piece. Attendees must be 16yrs or over. Sept 2nd, Oct 7th and Nov 4th.
Make It Mondays : Bundle Dyeing in the Pierburg Building.
Using flora from the wild flower beds at the Dumfries House gardens learn techniques to print flowers onto fabric and create a unique nature inspired collage. Attendees must be 16yrs or over.Sept 2nd.
Make It Mondays : Breadmaking for Beginners in the Belling Hospitality Centre.
Learn how to make your own wholemeal dough and bake a 1lb loaf and decorative rolls. Attendees must be 16yrs or over. Sept 2nd.
Make It Mondays : Winter Garden in the Pierburg Building.
Learn how to add interest and maintain your garden in the winter months. Attendees must be 16yrs or over. Oct 7th.
Make It Mondays : Healthy Take Away Alternatives in the Belling Hospitality Centre.
Learn to cook healthy alternatives to takeaway dishes under the guidance of our education chef. Attendees must be 16yrs or over. Oct 7th.
Make It Mondays : Christmas Baking Class in The Belling Hospitality Centre.
Create a Christmas baking platter of traditional mince pies and a centrepiece yule log. Attendees must be 16yrs or over. Nov 4th.
Make It Mondays : Needlefelt Christmas Decorations in The Farm Education Centre.
Learn to make needle felted Christmas decorations using wool gathered from rare breed sheep at Valentin's farm on Dumfries House Estate. Attendees must be 16yrs or over.Nov 4th.
Make It Mondays : Christmas Themed Cushion in The Textile Training Centre.
An introduction to using industrial sewing machines and over lockers in our industry standard training centre. Make a decorative cushion using applique and fabric manipulation techniques. Attendees must be 16yrs or over.Nov 4th.
Make It Mondays : Washbag workshop in the Sawmill classroom.
Learn to make a lined and zipped washbag using our pre-cut wools and tweeds and add a motif. Makes a great gift. Attendees must be 16yrs or over. Oct 7th.
