The Crichton
A Place to Breathe
An 85 acre parkland estate steeped in history and located on the outskirts of Dumfries

10
Minutes from the Train Station
45
Minutes from the M6
30
Minutes from the A74(M)
100
Minutes from Glasgow

Upcoming Events
TASDAG - The Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art
Dates:
Tue 10th February 2026
Tue 10th February 2026
Time:
11am
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Book NowAttention All Shipping - A Celebration of the Shipping Forecast
Dates:
Thu 12th February 2026
Thu 12th February 2026
Time:
Doors open 7pm; show starts 7.30pm -
9.30pm approx.
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Book nowAbsolute Classics Series - Ensemble Jackalope
Dates:
Sun 15th February 2026
Sun 15th February 2026
Time:
2.30pm
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Book NowCrichton Conversation with Professor Leigh Sparks
Dates:
Tue 17th February 2026
Tue 17th February 2026
Time:
7.30pm
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Book nowThe Setting, Facilities and Location Make Our Estate
The grounds and landscaped gardens are free and accessible to the public all year round. The Crichton is a vibrant business and academic community with over 100 businesses and 5 academic partners currently located here.
The setting, facilities and location make The Crichton a stunning and popular choice for weddings, conferences, concerts, the arts, exhibitions, meetings, social and charity events, business, education and leisure breaks and offers some of the highest quality, flexible and affordable commercial property and meeting spaces in Scotland.


Latest from The Crichton
30th January 2026
The Post War Textile Visionaries of Modern Art
9th January 2026
Smash-hit show celebrating The Shipping Forecast comes to Dumfries
5th January 2026
The Curious Life and Films of Alfred Hitchcock – a double helping
17th December 2025
Chief Executive of The Crichton Trust to step down
17th December 2025
The Crichton joins Breastfeeding Friendly Scotland scheme
9th December 2025
Ghostly Echoes at The Crichton: Final Crypt Tour of 2025
3rd December 2025
Christmas opening hours
20th November 2025