Horse Bloggers
Further along the riverside walk, a fallen lime tree proved a daunting obstacle even for the hardy volunteers. Some extra muscle power was required!
‘Sultan’ was ready and willing for the task! The Belgian Ardennes stallion is part of the Lenihan’s Celtic Horse logger team, from Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, who are currently working on the Estate. Controlled by voice commands, this heavy duty, but environmentally friendly, ‘tractor’ managed to drag the logs along boggy paths on very uneven ground.
Celebrating Burns
The Prince of Wales (The Duke of Rothesay as he is known in Scotland) recorded a reading of “My Heart’s In The Highlands” in January 2009, to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the birth of Robert Burns.
Burns Night, which is held on Burns’s birthday, 25th January, is the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. “My Heart’s In The Highlands” was written by Burns in 1789, and is one of the poet’s most famous songs.
Romance is in the Air
Valentine’s Day Tuesday 14th February
The ultimate in Romantic Evenings will be hosted within Dumfries House itself with Dinner being served in the Great Steward’s Dining Room which will lavishly dressed for the most Romantic evening of the year. £85.00 per couple.