Sir Walter Scott Prize - Borders Book Festival

The Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch sponsor the UKs biggest prize for an historical novel. For more details see

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/south_of_scotland/8482697.stm

Buccleuch Estates Christmas Tree Erected at Jenners

Christmas Tree at Jenners from Bowhill Estate

40ft Norwegian spruce from Bowhill Estate is erected and decorated in Jenners department store in Edinburgh.

5 November: Visitors from Chernobyl

For the last few years Bowhill, in addition to many other attractions, has welcomed visitors from Chernobyl and their host families to Bowhill.

The Southern Reporter

22 October: Tweed Valley Forest Festival

Details of the Tweed Valley Forest Festival and Bowhill's involvement.

Southern Reporter

2 October 2009: Five Stars for Drumlanrig

Buccleuch have a double reason to celebrate as Drumlanrig Castle also achieves 5 Stars.

For more details see the Cumnock Chronicle

2 October 2009: The Muster

The Muster in the local press

Selkirk Weekend Advertiser

29 September 2009: The Ragged Lion

An article about the Ragged Lion theatre performance which had its debut at Bowhill

The Times Online

25 & 27 September: The Carterhaugh Ba' Game

Part of the Muster at Bowhill was the re'enactment of the Carterhaugh Ba' Game by local school children.

Border Telegraph

BBC News Online

24 September 2009: Walter Scott and Bowhill Gathering

The Scotsman considers Sir Walter Scott in this Homecoming Year

The Scotsman

18 September 2009: Bowhill Celebrates 5 Stars

Bowhill staff celebrate their 5 star achievement

Selkirk Weekend Advertiser

Homecoming Competitions

Winners of the Clan Scott Gathering 'Good with Words' and an 'Iconic Image competition are below.

Writing Competition Adult Winner - Jennifer Payne

Writing Compeititon Junior Winner - David of P7 Yarrow Primary School

Iconic Image - Peter Carroll

27 August 2009: Jenners Select Christmas Tree from Bowhill Estate

Jenners bosses decide to replace their fake Christmas tree with 40ft Norwegian spruce from Bowhill Estate.

2 August 2009: Merida Mountain Bike Event

Once again the Merida Mountain Bike event cycled through Bowhill. This event was round four of the Merida Bikes MTB Marathon Series, with four different courses for racers of different abilities. This event first started in 2004 and this year saw at least 750 riders through the Estate

Link to article for last year:

http://www.thesouthernreporter.co.uk/sport/Mud-sweat-and-gears-make.4361407.jp