Welcome to Bowhill House and Country Estate

For more than seven centuries the Scotts of Buccleuch have been part of Scottish Borders history and their principal house, Bowhill is today home to the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch and Queensberry and a part of the internationally renowned Buccleuch art collection.

Bowhill sits at the heart of an energetic country estate amidst the magical scenery of the Yarrow and Ettrick valleys to which we offer our visitors the warmest of welcomes.

Much of the best of all that is Bowhill comes together in the Courtyard. Refresh yourself with home baking in our licensed Minstrel Tearoom, visit the historic Victorian kitchen, browse the gift shop with its local crafts and other mementos and discover more about one of the valley’s most remarkable sons, James Hogg the Ettrick Shepherd in a special exhibition.

The country estate boasts dedicated way marked paths and trails for wildlife enthusiasts and walkers while field sports and fishing have long been synonymous with Bowhill.  The woodland adventure playground and a full programme of events throughout the year are just some of the activities we have on offer.

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Opening Times

Bowhill Country Estate is open weekends and bank holidays in April, May and June.  The House and Country Estate is open to the public every day in July and August.  For more information about opening please see Visitor Information.

Outwith this period the Country Estate is open for access only and all visitor facilities are closed. The House is open by appointment only.

• GUIDED HOUSE TOURS
• THEATRE
• VICTORIAN BOWHILL
• ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND
• TRAILS
• RANGER LED ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
• COUNTRY PARK VISITOR CENTRE
• JAMES HOGG EXHIBITION
• TEAROOM & GIFT SHOP
  

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