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Penninghame Estate supporting this year's piping competition


15 Mar 23
by Nathon Jones

Penninghame Estate

The very good people at Penninghame Estate have kindly offered to support the solo piping competition through a new sponsorship agreement for this year's festival. This is fantastic news for the event and we are delighted to have Penninghame Estate's support for this vital cultural tradition.

If you are looking for self-catering accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway, a warm welcome, and a friendly smile is guaranteed here, along with beautiful Scottish culture and breath taking landscapes.

Whether you choose a luxurious Tower Room or romantic Gardener’s Cottage, the four apartments and three lodges provide a wide range of accommodation options for guests. Situated in pristine countryside, the grounds and gardens covering acres of beautiful landscape, woodlands and rivers, means Penninghame really is the perfect choice for self-catering accommodation in Dumfries and Galloway. Whatever your requirements, the Penninghame team can accommodate your every need.

Penninghame Estate Website - www.penninghame.com

If you'd like to support this year's festival and feature on the official website, social media, festival programme, flyers and posters then please get in touch at festival@tradmusic.com for further information.  Alternatively, please click here to visit the sponsorship page.

Penninghame Estate Website

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