For our last day before heading home, we had our tour of Dumfries House to look forward to.
Unfortunately, photos were not allowed inside the House but it was spectacular. The gift shop at Dumfries House does sell a book that charts its history and occupants and includes many pictures of the priceless artefacts. If you go to Dumfries House, a guided tour of the interior and its contents is a must. It does get busy so pre-booking is recommended.
After our house tour we looked around the extensive gardens.
The Queen Elizabeth Walled Garden is definitely worth visiting. Prior to its opening in 2014, the garden was transformed from a derelict dumping site to a magnificently restored garden with a mixture of terraces, greenhouses, formal areas and a one and a half acre Education Garden. July was a good time to see the gardens as the displays were stunning.
After exploring the extensive grounds we returned to the Lodge for the last evening meal of our Outer Hebridean holiday. Tomorrow, we again drive south, but this time for home.
Words and photos: Copyright John Cruse 2025