The King's Foundation, Cumnock

BBC TravelJul 25

A last-minute royal rescue transformed a forgotten Scottish estate into one of Britain's most rewarding visitor attractions.

Headquarters for heritage-led regeneration and education.

15 things in this story

Dumfries HouseAttractionRemarkable estate with Palladian mansion, Chippendale collection, gardens.
Thomas Chippendale collectionSightExtraordinary collection of furniture within the mansion.
The King's FoundationPlaceHeadquarters for heritage-led regeneration and education.
Robert and John AdamPlaceCelebrated Scottish architects of the mansion's design.
Sir Henry RaeburnPlacePortrait painter whose works are displayed in the house.
Queen Elizabeth II Walled GardenSightFive-acre garden within the estate.
Adam BridgeSightStone bridge crossing the Lugar Water on the estate.
Cook SchoolPlace
Textile CentrePlace
Engineering CentrePlace
Jameel House for World Traditional ArtsPlace
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Balmoral CastleAttractionBallater, United KingdomRoyal Family's summer holiday home, one of Britain's most famous.
The Castle & Gardens of MeySightThurso, United KingdomMainland Britain's most northerly inhabited castle.
Highgrove GardensSightTetbury, United KingdomPrivate residence of King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Hillview EstateSightSydney, AustraliaFormer vice-regal summer residence to become international hub.

The King's Foundation