Dumfries House

Originally a Palladian Country House, the ‘Dumfries House’ is quoted to be one among Britain’s beautiful, stately homes.


The building, which dates back to the 1750s, speaks a lot about the era as many of the important rooms along with its contents have been preserved intact for 250 years now. In fact, it is the exclusive collection of 18th century Chippendale furniture (at least 50 pieces by the popular British furniture maker Thomas Chippendale) which garners the attention of most of the visitors here. The building also has a fine collection of Scottish rococo furniture.

Set in a large estate (almost two thousand acres of land), the Dumfries House is located in Ayrshire. In the year 2007, the estate was purchased from an auction and thus saved for the nation by the Prince of Wales and reinstated to its previous glory.

Opening Times

March - October: House open Sunday - Friday (Saturday, subject to availability). Tours available from 11am. Last admission 3:30pm.

November-February: House open on Saturday and Sunday. Tours at 11am, 12:15pm and 1:45pm only.
Book tickets online or via the booking line (01290) 421742

Contact Phone Number

01290 425959

Travel Directions to Dumfries House

Travel Directions

Dumfries House is accessible by car, coach as well as public Transport

By Car Cumnock, East Ayrshire. Sat Nav KA18 2LN. Visitors Entrance on Barony Road (B7036)
Trains Auchinleck
Air Prestwick

Dumfries House, Cumnock, Ayrshire, KA18 2NJ
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