King Charles is opening his grand estate in Ayrshire for the community to use as a warm space amid the cost-of-living crisis.
Dumfries House, in Cumnock, is one of two Scottish properties being used as part of the Winter Warmers project - an initiative, run by His Majesty’s charity The Prince’s Foundation - which will offer people free hot drinks, biscuits and a social space for activities and developing friendships.
The Queen Mother’s former home, the Castle of Mey in Caithness, and Highgrove Gardens in Gloucestershire, are the other participating properties which will offer a warm convivial space in a bid to combat loneliness or isolation.