News · July 2018

Take a closer look at Buccleuch art collection

30th July, 2018

Visitors can decipher the hidden messages and meanings found within some of the Buccleuch art collection within Bowhill House. The talk, titled ‘Are you reading me?’, is the latest in the Heritage Talks series and will take place on Friday 3rd August at 2pm. Delivered by House Manager, Helen Currie, the session will discuss what […]

Ladies day at Bowhill

23rd July, 2018

Oxnam Water Ladies (OWLs) enjoyed a group day out enjoying the history and heritage of one of the Borders’ beautiful country estates. The 30-strong group visited Bowhill House and Country Estate for a guided tour of the House where they were able to learn about its wonderful art collection and the Buccleuch family history. OWLs […]

18th century Boulle Commode restored to former glory

16th July, 2018

Visitors can take a closer look at an exquisitely decorated commode designed by renowned French cabinetmaker to Louis XIV, André-Charles Boulle, at a popular visitor destination in the Scottish Borders. This superb piece of furniture, which dates back to the early 1700s, has reassumed pride of place in the dining room at Bowhill House following […]

Bairns invited to explore Bowhill’s history this summer

9th July, 2018

A special series of workshops has been developed to make history fun and engaging for youngsters this summer. Bowhill House and Country Estate has launched its Bowhill for Bairns programme which focuses on key aspects of the historic visitor attraction’s past. The next session on 11th July will see young visitors delve into the stories […]