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Royal Wedding Venue Planned at King Charles’ Scottish Estate,Dumfries House

A new,luxury events space is set too open at Dumfries House in Scotland by 2027,offering couples the opportunity to host weddings fit for royalty and bolstering the charitable work of The King’s Foundation.

The King’s foundation,established by King Charles in 1990,is developing the venue at its 300-year-old Dumfries House estate near Cumnock,Ayrshire.The project aims to position the estate as a premier destination for high-end weddings and private events.

A Hall Fit for a King

Named The King’s Hall in honor of the monarch, the single-story extension will add a 282 square meter public hall capable of accommodating up to 200 guests to the east wing of the historic house. The design will seamlessly integrate with the existing architecture, utilizing traditional building techniques and locally-sourced materials.

According to a statement from the foundation, the new venue is intended to be a “go-to†location for luxury events. The project reflects the charity’s commitment to “harmony and sustainability,†incorporating features like heat pumps and biomass boilers, alongside menus emphasizing organic and locally-sourced produce.

Did you know?— Dumfries House was saved from potential dispersal in 2007 thanks to a consortium led by The Prince’s Charities, now The King’s Foundation. The estate was largely unfurnished at the time of purchase.

Boosting Events and Supporting the Community

Currently,Dumfries House hosts an average of one to two large-scale events each week. The foundation anticipates that The King’s Hall will increase this capacity to five or six events weekly. Proceeds generated from the venue will directly support the ongoing conservation and growth of Dumfries house and its estate, and also the foundation’s vital education programs and community initiatives.

“One of the challenges for us in recent years, within this beautiful house, has been the lack of a large-scale events and entertainment space that is in keeping with the aesthetic and atmosphere of such an historic building,†said Evan Samson, general manager of Dumfries House. “This new venue will give us a unique offering that will become part of the house, appointed and furnished to luxury standard, and sufficiently versatile to host a broad range of events. It opens doors for us to entertain so many more types of events and cater for so many people.â€

Pro tip— Dumfries House offers a range of educational programs, including traditional skills training, aimed at creating employment opportunities within the local community.

A Testament to Traditional Craftsmanship

Gordon Neil, executive director of The King’s Foundation, emphasized the project’s dedication to honoring the monarch’s vision. “We’ve used a local quarry to mine the stone and utilised the same building techniques as those used to build Dumfries House 300 years ago, while also incorporating newer techniques and elements that we need to include to meet today’s building standards,†he revealed.

Dumfries House, originally constructed between 1754 and 1759 for William Dalrymple, 5th Earl of Dumfries, was acquired for the foundation with the King’s assistance in 2007. The new hall represents a continuation of the commitment to preserving this vital piece of Scottish heritage.

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