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King's Foundation Unveils £6.5m King's Hall at Dumfries House, First Events From July 2027

Event income will support conservation, education programmes, community projects.

Overview

  • The single-storey, 430 sq m east-wing extension includes a 282 sq m hall designed for up to 200 guests.
  • East Ayrshire Council and Historic Environment Scotland have granted first-phase planning consent.
  • The Foundation expects to scale from one or two large events weekly to five or six once the venue opens.
  • Plans specify locally quarried stone and traditional craft alongside heat pumps, a biomass system and menus focused on organic, locally sourced produce.
  • Some reports say exclusive-hire prices start at £5,500 midweek and £8,500 at weekends, with proceeds directed to the charity’s programmes.