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Historic Kinmount House in south of Scotland applies to expand wedding facilities
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Expansion plans have been submitted for Kinmount House, a category A-listed Georgian country mansion near Annan, to support its ongoing use as a wedding venue and ensure continued rural tourism. The proposals include installing a permanent kitchen at its smaller venue, The Croft, to overcome weather constraints and help cover the significant maintenance costs of the estate.
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- Kinmount House is a category A-listed Georgian mansion located at Cummertrees near Annan.
- The estate is a popular wedding venue featuring a pavilion for up to 200 guests and a smaller site called The Croft for about 50 guests.
- New planning proposals include adding a permanent kitchen at The Croft by enclosing existing outdoor space without increasing capacity.
- The expansion aims to support rural tourism, provide local economic benefits, and help manage the high running and maintenance costs of the historic property.