A princely PLAN
Dumfries House, nestled in rural Ayrshire, is a special place. Its jewel-bright rooms hold a precious collection of the furniture of Thomas Chippendale, the acclaimed 18th-century cabinet-maker best known for his mid-Georgian, English Rococo and Neoclassical styles. There are around 600 authenticated Chippendale pieces in the world, with 59 alone within Dumfries House.
Today the house is one of Britain’s loveliest stately homes, and a top Scottish visitor attraction – but not long ago, the estate was nearly lost to the British public for good.
In 2007 Dumfries House and its grounds were up for sale. Its outstanding collection of furniture
