Drumlanrig Castle
Drumlanrig Castle is one of the greatest Scottish stately homes, a magnificent pink sandstone Renaissance palace in Nithsdale, Dumfries and Galloway, completed in 1691 for the first Duke of Queensberry and continuously the seat of the Douglas and later Buccleuch family. The horseshoe plan with its richly decorated classical facades, turrets and distinctive flying buttresses above the entrance represents one of the most ambitious buildings of late seventeenth-century Scotland. Outstanding art collections include works by Rembrandt, Holbein and Leonardo da Vinci, the latter's Madonna with the Yarnwinder stolen in 2003 and recovered in 2007. The estate is one of Scotland's most important mountain biking centres with an internationally recognised trail network, and the combination of spectacular castle, exceptional art collections and outstanding outdoor recreation makes Drumlanrig one of the finest all-round heritage destinations in southern Scotland.