Dalswinton Estate
Dalswinton lies 7 miles North of Dumfries and 5 miles South of Thornhill.
Approximately 5,000 acres, Dalswinton rises from the fertile Nith valley floodplain, up through good grazing pastures, through premium forestry to its highest point, lowland hill ground.
This all contributes to a diverse landscape which is typical of south west Scotland.
Managing rural businesses and creating a community in the heart of The Nith Valley
Peter Landale – Estate Owner
Dalswinton Estate History
Dalswinton is strategically placed in the heart of the Nith Valley and, as a result, has rich history dating back to the Romans.
The timeline below gives an outline of how the estate has developed:
80 AD
Two Roman Forts at Dalswinton in the area of Bankfoot and Bankhead.
1307
John Comyn (The Red Comyn). The owner of Dalswinton murdered by Robert the Bruce in Greyfriars Church Dumfries. The original castle was destroyed on Dalswinton hill and a smaller Z Castle was built below the house on the area known as target green.
1775
The Deputy Grosvenor of The Bank Of Scotland, Mr Patrick Miller bought Dalswinton sight unseen.
When he first visited it he was appalled by the poverty and poor state of the land. He was persuaded by the artist Alexander Naesmith to develop his home. Much of modern day Dalswinton was created by miller. His energy and vision was critical for creating the Dalswinton we know today.
1788
The Dalswinton steam boat which was the first steam boat to sail in Brittain sailed on Dalswinton Loch. Created by two engineers from the mines at Lead Hills, Symington and Tailor, this was the first steam boat in Britain and was financed by Miller.
1819
Miller was declared a bankrupt due to the gambling activities of his son and sold to the Macalpine Lennie family. The Macalpine Lennies owned Dalswinton for 100 years and by all accounts enjoyed their time at Dalswinton using it as a shooting and fishing estate.
1881
Dalswinton Barony kirk built
1919
David Landale a self made businessmen purchased the estate and added an extension onto the front of the house.
2008
Dalswinton Windfarm built
2019
The landale family have been on Dalswinton for 100 years