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Durisdeer Church

This sleepy 17th century parish church, which also served nearby Drumlanrig Castle, houses the baroque white marble

Durisdeer, Dumfries & Galloway

Opening times

Open daily.

Address

Durisdeer
Dumfries & Galloway
DG3 5BJ

By the prolific Flemish sculptor Jan van Nost to a design by the church's architect James Smith, it includes a free standing baldacchino (canopy) on four barley twist columns over the reposing couple, against a backdrop of flowers and chrubs.

  • Magnificent memorials

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Famous connections

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • On street parking at church

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Church of Scotland

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