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Landscape Design

Landscape Design

The friendship between Charles, the 4th Duke of Buccleuch, his kinsman Sir Walter Scott and the landscape architect, William Gilpin, led to a great period of change for the policy woodlands around the house.

Gilpin, himself a major proponent of the 'picturesque' artistic movement had a tremendous influence on how the landscape around the house looks today.  The terraced lawns in front of the house, the creation of the vista with views to the south across the Ettrick valley and the construction of the upper loch in 1816 were all thanks to Gilpin's involvement on the estate.

From Victorian times to the present day, people were able to walk around the loch and observe the splendour of the house reflected as it is in the loch waters.  The grass banked dam can be observed in the north-east corner of the loch.  This form of landscaping has often been labelled 'forest gardening'.

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Calling all former Bowhill workers!

Did you ever work here or do you know someone who has? At Bowhill we want to bring together former workers to share stories, photos and help us to bring the past alive. If you would like to contact us please email us at bht@buccleuch.com

Bowhill Theatre celebrates its 21st Birthday in September!

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We would therefore like you to help us celebrate and would welcome any stories, memories or recollections you have of visits to the theatre over the past years, whether as audience members or performers, recently or long ago. Please email us, write or telephone – we would love to hear from you!

Fact of the Week

Fact of the Week
When Bowhill building was finished in 1877 it had 100 rooms and 97 offices and there was a clear demarcation between master and mistress, children, guests and servants

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