News · September 2013

Annual Bowhill scarecrow competition

16th September, 2013

For the fourth year running Bowhill House and Country Estate is searching for the best dressed scarecrow in the Borders as part of its annual Harvest celebrations. The Country Estate has set the theme as ‘recycling’, providing some eco-friendly inspiration for those taking part. It is urging participants from across the region to adopt a […]

Giving something to children in need

10th September, 2013

For many years now, Bowhill has hosted children from Chernobyl who come to nearby Selkirk to stay with families. These children are still suffering the devastating effects of the nuclear accident which hit Chernobyl in 1986. Over the years it has been heartening to see each group of children look healthier than the last and we are always pleased […]

Adders at Bowhill

3rd September, 2013

Due to the recent sightings of adders around Bowhill Estate, we want to ensure all visitors take care when walking through long grass. Adders are likely to stay hidden while people move past, so you need to take care where you are placing your feet. If trodden on, adders can bite and inject venom which can be very painful and potentially lead to complications […]

Buccleuch Property Challenge

2nd September, 2013

The end of summer as we know it inevitably marked the 7th Buccleuch Property Challenge, the annual festival of lycra and all things bike related. This year our sister Estate, Drumlanrig Castle & Queensberry Estate hosted 50 teams for a gruelling day of mud, sweat and tears that Bear Grylls would be proud of. BlueSky created a particularly tough course that proved hard work for the […]