Following an extensive and sensitive renovation project, completed in summer 2023, the Buccleuch Estates has unveiled Dabton House, a Buccleuch family home located within the Queensberry Estate, 10 minutes from Drumlanrig Castle. The house is now available for private hire bookings.
With a blend of country house elegance and modern hospitality, Dabton has 11 en-suite bedrooms and ample reception areas. Contemporary design blends with Dabton’s historic features throughout the renovated property, while the four-acre formal garden sits amid 27 acres of mixed woodland. It also has its own kitchen garden and access to natural ingredients.
Dabton was designed in 1820 by the popular architect William Atkinson, following a commission by Walter Montagu Douglas Scott, the 5th Duke of Buccleuch. The house historically served as the home of the Queensberry Estate's factor until, in the 1980s, it was refurbished by the 10th Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch as a family home for themselves and their four children, including Walter Dalkeith. In this new chapter, the Earl and Countess of Dalkeith, Walter and Elizabeth, have been instrumental in leading the recent renovations of Dabton House, which they completed in August 2023. The family continues to use the house today and it retains the ambiance of a family home.
Good to know: The house incorporates modern comforts and amenities to meet the needs of today's guests. Its amenities include a sauna, a treatment room, heated kennels, grass tennis court and catering kitchen.
The Queensberry Estate serves as a backdrop for Dabton House, and is home to miles of way-marked walking, cycling and mountain biking routes, with bike and e-bike hire available on site. Alternatively, one can book a day’s fishing or try their hand at simulated game shooting. They can also enjoy the Scottish Assault Courses or take a trip to the adventure playground. Guests more focused on cultural exploration can book a tour of Drumlanrig Castle, explore the magnificent gardens and stableyard, with local independent businesses and craftspeople, before indulging at the castle tearoom. The wider region is rich in art and cultural experiences such as the Robert Burns Heritage Trail, Crawick Multiverse land art installation, Kirkudbright Arts & Crafts trail, and the esteemed Wigtown Book Festival.
Whether planning a family holiday, a celebration with friends, a wedding, a sporting adventure, or corporate retreat, Dabton House welcomes inquiries for all private gatherings.
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