Bowhill House and Gardens

Bowhill, the Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch KBE, has a unique grandeur that lies within not only the house itself but its carefully put together collections. Click on the image for more information.

Buccleuch Heritage Trust

The Buccleuch Heritage Trust formed in 1984, by the 9th Duke of Buccleuch is an educational charitable trust, which independently of the Estate administers the educational and public access to Bowhill House and Country Estate. Click on the image for more information.

Gardens

Click on the image and read about our gardens at Bowhill. You can also find out what plants are appearing on a month to month basis and what weather to expect when visiting Bowhill.

History

Bowhill's colourful past has helped shape Scottish history and when you visit this historic home and gardens it is not hard to see why. Click on the image to read more.

James Hogg Exhibition

Renowned Scottish poet James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, is honoured in this special exhibition at Bowhill. Click on the image to read more about James Hogg.

Preserving the Heritage

We are committed to restoring and developing the built and natural heritage to the highest standards we can, not just for visitors like you to enjoy now but for the future too. Click on the image to learn more.

Victorian Bowhill

Click on the image for more information on our ice house, Victorian kitchen, landscape design and water garden.

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Look out for our next events...

Msfits Theatre Company - Woman Behaving Madly - 19th March. Easter Fun Day - 4th April

Fact of the Week

Between 1831 and 1832 it was decided to move the main entrance to Bowhill from the south side to the north side. This alteration meant moving the staircase from the central axis of the house to the west, enlarging the Gallery Hall and extending the drawing room to take in the entrance hall and porch of the replaced south entrance