News · July 2015

Borders Battle of the Bards

31st July, 2015

Two of William Shakespeare’s most famous plays will go head-to-head on Thursday, August 13, when they are performed at two of the Borders’ most impressive visitor attractions. Bowhill House and Country Estate, the magnificent country home of the Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, will host a performance of Hamlet while Abbotsford, the famous home of […]

Spot the difference at Bowhill House Unique preservation techniques protecting historic furnishings

28th July, 2015

Visitors to Bowhill House would be forgiven for worrying about stepping over heirloom carpets and flooring. However, the stunning historic property has revealed new, innovative and intricate techniques employed to preserve the paths taken during house tours, which attract thousands of people per season. Carpets and floors in four rooms throughout the property, including the […]

Bowhill shows true community spirit

17th July, 2015

Bowhill House and Country Estate is showing its community spirit with the re-introduction of its Community Fund. This season, the Estate has £1,000 to give away in small donations of up to £500 to community groups in the central Scottish Borders in need of funding support. In previous years, Bowhill has sponsored Selkirk Rhinos’ rugby […]