Drumlanrig Castle
Dumfriesshire
DG3 4AG
About Drumlanrig Castle
The association of the Douglas family with Drumlanrig is a lengthy one, dating back to the 14th Century when William, the son of James, 2nd Earl of Drumlanrig who died at Otterburn in 1388, became 1st Laird of Drumlanrig. For generations the Douglas family was close to the monarchy, a relationship which stood the test of difficult times and which benefited both monarchy and Douglas family alike.
The creation of 'The Great North Avenue' was begun at the end of the 17th Century and was extended in the middle of the 18th Century, when it may well have been totally replanted. The new inner row of lime trees was planted in more recent times (1977) and will replace the older trees once they become overmature.
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Dumfriesshire
DG3 4AG
About Drumlanrig Castle
The association of the Douglas family with Drumlanrig is a lengthy one, dating back to the 14th Century when William, the son of James, 2nd Earl of Drumlanrig who died at Otterburn in 1388, became 1st Laird of Drumlanrig. For generations the Douglas family was close to the monarchy, a relationship which stood the test of difficult times and which benefited both monarchy and Douglas family alike.
The creation of 'The Great North Avenue' was begun at the end of the 17th Century and was extended in the middle of the 18th Century, when it may well have been totally replanted. The new inner row of lime trees was planted in more recent times (1977) and will replace the older trees once they become overmature.
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