Walk & Talk: Staycations at the heart of Drumlanrig

Scottish Land and Estates in partnership with Queensberry Estate invites SLE members to attend this knowledge transfer and information sharing walk and talk. 

Hosted by Estate Manager Anna Fergusson, along with Emma Pattison, Executive Assistant and Rosie Ogg, Land Agent, this informal Walk and Talk will allow attendees to hear from them directly.

Getting the most out of our self-catering holiday accommodation is a key part to any business.  Whilst there are numerous different types of holiday accommodation to choose from, more and more people are opting for the convenience and flexibility of self-catering and Queensberry Estate were keen to increase their staycation offering here in Dumfries and Galloway. 

Queensberry Estate has been undertaking a number of property renovations to create 5-star self-catering accommodation within the grounds of Drumlanrig.  There are now six properties that have been finished to a high standard, with the most recent refurbishment a 4 bed, 8 guest cottage offering stunning views. 

Estate Manager Anna Fergusson will highlight the up and downs with turning private let properties into self-catering accommodation on the estate.

Discussions will cover -

• Staycation Boom
• Challenges of refurbishment of traditional buildings
• Tracking bookings
• Green Tourism (Air pump heating)
• Offering add ons (activities)
• Plans for the Future – impact of the Short Term Lets Licensing Orders

Agenda –

10.00– 10.30am  – Registration with Tea & Coffee @ Larch Wood Cabin

10.30 – 11am -  Welcome and overview from Anna Fergusson, Estate Manager

11am – 12.30pm – Tour of Self Catering Lets

12.30 – 1.15pm – Lunch kindly provided by Queensberry Estate

1.15pm – 2pm –Q&A Session with SLE Policy Team & Queensberry Team & Remko Plooij, Commercial Director

2pm – Option of Castle Tour

3pm – Close

This event is free for SLE Members but numbers are restricted so booking is essential.

More information on Drumlanrig accommodation can be found here.