Kirstie Allsopp reveals bittersweet edge to her Christmas show filmed at King Charles' beloved Scottish estate
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It is the season to be jolly, but for TV presenter Kirstie Allsop filming her festive show at the very royal setting of Dumfries House proved a highly emotional affair. The broadcaster – who brought her new series of Handmade Christmas to the 18th century mansion in Cumnock, Ayrshire, earlier this year – admitted it was a bittersweet experience after her father, Lord Hindlip, died in the summer aged 83.
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The 53-year-old said: ‘My dad died in June, and he was a huge fan of the King and knew the history of Dumfries House. ‘It was very hard to be there and not be able to ring him up and ask him about the furniture, all of that kind of stuff. ‘I was staying at the hotel at Dumfries House and the decor was done by Annabel Elliot, who’s the Queen’s sister, and she was a great friend of my dad.’.
![[The series was filmed at King Charles' 18th century Scottish mansion Dumfries House]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/18/19/93288413-14207155-image-a-3_1734550264048.jpg)
She added it had been a ‘joy and privilege’ to stay at the ‘magical’ place, which is part of the King’s Foundation. The star of multiple property shows organised a crafty competition judged by Scottish clothier Patrick Grant, of the Great British Sewing Bee fame.
From decorating the tree with broadcaster Kirsty Wark to handmade hampers and wreaths, she has drummed up support for crafts in series which first aired in 2014. Kirstie Allsopp filmed this year's Christmas shows at Dumfries House in Ayrshire, Scotland.
