Scotland · 17th century
Drumlanrig Castle is situated on the Queensberry Estate in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. The category A listed castle is the Dumfriesshire home of the Duke of Buccleuch and Queensberry. As of September 2023, the castle itself is open to the public during very limited times of the year, with the surroundings, such as the stableyard and adventure playground being open nearly all year round. Walking, hiking, and cycling routes are open all year long, unless officially closed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as in 2021 due damage inflicted by Storm Arwen.
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Drumlanrig Castle ranks #1,102 of 9,079 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #33 of the 226 mapped in Scotland. Founded 1679, it is older than 23% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 721 atlas entries founded in the 17th century. Its Wikipedia articles were opened 6,878 times in the last 60 days, more than 90% of the atlas. 1 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Glasgow, 71 km away. See how Scotland compares in the castle statistics.
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