Public Recreation

PUBLIC RECREATION

"What beside increases the attractions of the district to the visitor is the almost absolute and unrestraint freedom to be enjoyed.  Notices of trespassers will be prosecuted, keep to the road and others of a like nature by which a selfish and exclusive landlordism would seek to deprive the general public of enjoyments which have a heritage of humanity are no where to be seen.   In this respect The Duke of Buccleuch in following his example the other landed proprietors of the district have allowed to all the liberty to roam wheresoever they list".   An extract from the History of Sanquhar (Brown, 1891, p.10).

WALKS –   We have walks suitable for most people from easy to strenuous and with sensible footwear you could be enjoying some of the south of scotland’s most beautiful scenery within the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle.    In case of assistance on any of our walks our Ranger Service phone number is on all Way-Marked posts on all routes.
http://www.drumlanrig.com/default.asp?PageId=81
http://www.bowhill.org/public/bowhillcountrypark/trails

TREE TRAILS –   There is a wide variety of trees within the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle.

MOUNTAIN BIKING –  A mountain biking trail was constructed to host the national Points Series and Scottish Cross Country Mountain Bike Championships and is constantly added and extended to for user enjoyment.     To view our three way-marked trails please click the link below:
http://www.drumlanrig.com/default.asp?PageId=84

HORSE RIDING -  The Buccleuch Country Ride.   A ride through stunning Scottish scenery, was the first of its kind in Scotland and provides the rider with a 3-4 day ride over 57 miles on beautiful Scottish Scenery on private tracks, quiet country roads, bridleways and the open road.   For more information please click the link below.
http://www.bowhill.org/public/bowhillcountrypark

RANGER SERVICES – This service is here to provide information, education and recreational facilities to all visitors to the any of our Estates.   For further information on this services please click the link below:
http://www.drumlanrig.com/default.asp?PageId=255
www.boughtonhouse.org.uk/htm/visiting/visiting.htm
http://www.dalkeithcountryestate.com/Visit+Dalkeith/RangerServices
Bowhill website www.bowhill.org email: bht@buccleuch.com

VISITOR CENTRE -    Visitors are given an insight into how a large Country Estate is managed both today and in the past and the wildlife this supports.
http://www.bowhill.org
www.dalkeithcountryestate.com
www.drumlanrig.com/pages/content.asp?PageID=85

ADVENTURE PLAYGROUNDS -  Perfect for children of all ages and available in the grounds of Bowhill House, Selkirk,  Drumlanrig Castle, Thornhill, Dumfries, Dalkeith Country Estate, Nr Edinburgh and Boughton House, Northamptonshire
http://www.dalkeithcountryestate.com/Visit+Dalkeith/Adventureplayground
http://www.drumlanrig.com/default.asp?PageId=79
www.boughtonhouse.org.uk/htm/visiting/visiting.htm
Bowhill website www.bowhill.org email: bht@buccleuch.com