Countryfile - Dumfries House
- 9 months ago
Countryfile - Dumfries House - It's been three eventful months since Countryfile's last visit to the historic Dumfries House estate in Scotland, where King Charles III spent much of his time before ascending to the throne. Now, in the height of summer, Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith return to see how life on the 2,000-acre grounds has changed since the King's coronation.
Matt discovers that the estate has become busier than ever, with expanded programs aimed at improving the mental and physical wellbeing of local residents. He joins a lively tea dance hosted by the estate, where locals of all ages swing and sway to music. For many participants, these dances provide a sense of community and help combat isolation and loneliness. Later, Matt heads to the farm to learn traditional rural skills like animal husbandry. He helps the farm staff conduct health checks on the livestock and gains hands-on experience caring for the animals.
Matt discovers that the estate has become busier than ever, with expanded programs aimed at improving the mental and physical wellbeing of local residents. He joins a lively tea dance hosted by the estate, where locals of all ages swing and sway to music. For many participants, these dances provide a sense of community and help combat isolation and loneliness. Later, Matt heads to the farm to learn traditional rural skills like animal husbandry. He helps the farm staff conduct health checks on the livestock and gains hands-on experience caring for the animals.