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Kirstie Allsopp reveals bittersweet edge to her Christmas show filmed at King Charles' beloved Scottish estate


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.

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. The star of multiple property shows organised a crafty competition judged by Scottish clothier Patrick Grant, of the Great British Sewing Bee fame.

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