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Post by Geoff on May 29, 2012 6:28:47 GMT -5
Prince Charles: The Royal RestorationKicks off a New Series of 60 Minute Documentaries on Tuesday, May 29, 2012. ITV1 at 09:00 pm. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7eF6elT9GQPrince Charles: The Royal Restoration, presented by Alan Titchmarsh, looks behind-the-scenes during the ambitious work to restore Dumfries House and the wider strategy to kickstart the economic fortunes of the local area, around Cumnock in Ayrshire. HRH even managed to give Dumfries House a wee plug whilst doing the weather forecast: www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpN2t8rkI_E
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Post by Geoff on Jun 8, 2012 9:53:29 GMT -5
Really enjoyed the programme.
Prince Charles opened the Scotsheep Festival on the Dumfries House Estate on the 6th of June and Dumfries House has been busy since then.
Well done to all concerned.
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Post by Geoff on Jun 23, 2012 6:21:32 GMT -5
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Post by Geoff on Jun 28, 2012 9:59:23 GMT -5
The Admirable Crichton in the Earls' Study. Got me looking into his history. What a guy!!!! Some say he was born in Eliock House near Sanquhar others that he was born in Cluny. http://www.electricscotland.com/history/other/crichton_james.htm [The Admirable Crichton refers to James Crichton of Eliock and Cluny, a sixteenth century polymath who lived in Dumfries and Galloway in Scotland . He was renowned for his learning in many fields, but lost his life after being stabbed by a university student. A memorial to him can be found in the church of St. Bride's in Sanquhar.]
http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/The_Admirable_Crichton
Sanquhar is 18 miles south of Ayrshires' Dumfries House, on the A76.
ý[The {Eliock] estate was Dalziel property in 1388, thence it passed to the Crichtons, and then in 1462 to the Charteris family.
It was regained by the Crichtons, who probably built the tower. Robert Crichton was Lord Advocate for Mary Queen of Scots, and James 6th. His son was the 'Admirable Crichton', who may have been born here rather than at their other property of Clunie.
It was sold to Stewart of Balquhane in 1593, then returned to the Dalziels in the 17thc. The Veitch family purchased it and held it until the 19thc.]
Source M Coventry COS 4
His father, Robert Crichton of Eliock, Lord Eliock (died 1586 ?), was Lord Advocate, the 2nd most powerful man in Scotland, as were:
John Dalrymple: 1687–1688 (his son’s portrait hangs in the Tapestry Room at DH)
John Dalrymple: 1689–1692
Sir James Stewart 1692–1709
Sir David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet: 1709–1711
Sir James Stewart (second time) 1711–1713
Thomas Kennedy of Dunure: 1714
Sir David Dalrymple, 1st Baronet: 1714–1720 |
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Post by Geoff on Oct 15, 2012 8:39:55 GMT -5
Join Dumfries House for a truly dazzling fireworks display with Dumfries House providing a stunning background as they light up the night sky in spectacular form. Tickets available now (£6.00pp) with Free Park and Ride Shuttle Bus Service from Cumnock Academy and Auchinleck Academy. Foodstalls, Fun and Excitement! Tickets available from Coach House Cafe or CALL 01290 425959 www.dumfries-house.org.uk/ |
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Post by Geoff on Apr 2, 2013 10:25:20 GMT -5
Friday 5th April:
The grand opening of Dumfries House Resource Centre for Uniformed Youth Groups of Ayrshire
Activities followed by a fly past of 3 Typhoons from 6 Squadron RAF Leuchars.
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