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[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

Changes to car parking on the Dumfries House estate – we want to hear from you as we invest in the estate for the future.

Visit our website to find out more and complete our online feedback form to share your views by 18th May ⬇️
https://t.co/wjMQ0bRZjL

[The King's Foundation @KingsFdn]

Happy Easter from all of us at The King's Foundation 🐣

Photos 📸
1 - Spring blossom at @HighgroveGarden 🌸
2 - New leaves appearing on the @Dumfries_House estate 🍃
3 - Daffodils at @thecastleofmey 🏰
4 - Springtime artwork by Emma Alcock, @princesschool MA graduate 🖼️

[Alice Loxton @history_alice]

Wonderful to visit the Textile Training Centre at Dumfries House, a training centre which is run by the @KingsFdn

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

Celebrating #BritishScienceWeek on the Dumfries House estate 🔬

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Did you know that thousands of school pupils take part in education workshops at Dumfries House every year? Our sessions take pupils out of the classroom and into nature 🌳🌿

School bookings are now available for this term and can be booked via https://t.co/x94V3yjoe6

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

Open for business ☕🐕‍🦺

We're pleased to share that our café and the majority of the estate have reopened following Storm Éowyn.

Some areas remain closed, so please follow signs on the estate and refrain from entering any closed off areas for your own safety.

See you soon 👋

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

⚠️ Dumfries House estate will remain closed tomorrow (Sunday 26 January).

Please do not attempt to visit us tomorrow so we can continue to ensure the estate is safe for visitors when we reopen.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Dumfries House very soon.

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

“If ye wish her gratefu' prayer, Gie her a haggis!” 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 To get you in the mood for #BurnsNight tonight, watch The Address to a Haggis, performed by the
@kingsfdn's Robert Lovie here at Dumfries House.

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

Dumfries House estate and our café will remain closed tomorrow (Sat 25 January) following Storm Éowyn.

Please do not attempt to visit tomorrow as we will be working to ensure the estate is safe for visitors when we reopen on Sunday.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

[The King's Foundation @KingsFdn]

Transforming lives and communities since 1990 🤍

This year, we're celebrating 35 years of The King's Foundation 🎂

Learn more about our work over the past 35 years, in the UK and around the world, to build sustainable communities and transform lives ➡️ https://t.co/5EkJnaO7Ey

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

⚠️ The Dumfries House Estate will be closed to the public tomorrow (Friday 24 January) due to the red weather warning issued for the local area. Please check back here for updates on when we will reopen.

Please take care and we look forward to seeing you again very soon.

[The King's Foundation @KingsFdn]

Meet Lily and Sam, who have created a special tribute to The King to mark our 35th anniversary 🎂

To learn more about our 35th anniversary celebrations, visit https://t.co/HpRxaGI4v8 🎉

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

On #BlueMonday, watch how our tea dances bring people together and help tackle loneliness🤗

At Dumfries House, @KingsFdn hosts monthly tea dances in collaboration with East Ayrshire Council Vibrant Communities to help combat social isolation in the local community.

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

Capturing a moment in time  🕰️

His Majesty The King joined ambassadors, staff, students and graduates to unveil a time capsule which will be opened in 2125. 

The time capsule will tell future generations about the work of the @KingsFdn as part of the charity's 35th anniversary.

[The King's Foundation @KingsFdn]

Celebrations at @Dumfries_House today for The King's Foundation's 35th anniversary 🎂☀️

[The King's Foundation @KingsFdn]

Highlights from The King’s Foundation in 2024 ✨

As the year draws to a close, watch a selection of our favourite moments from the past 12 months.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us in our work to build sustainable communities and transform lives this year 💚

[Dumfries House @Dumfries_House]

To register your interest, contact [email protected]

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🌅 Thinking about trying something new in 2025? Our Health and Wellbeing Centre has a range of programmes to support wellbeing. Programmes are free to access for those registered with NHS Ayrshire and Arran.

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🧘 We’re also planning to run our eight-week Mindfulness programme in the near future, providing an opportunity for participants to learn about mindfulness and meditation and the benefits this can have for people with pain, stress and anxiety.

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