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The latest news from Bowhill House and Estate

One of the best things about visiting such a big and varied estate is that there’s always something different going on. Here are just a few of the latest happenings.

Bowhill set to open its doors for October tours

8th October, 2019

Bowhill House & Grounds is set to open its doors for two dates in October for the first time. The visitor attraction’s open season ran from 30 March to 29 September with Bowhill’s Harvest Festival marking the last day. On 26 and 27 October House and Grounds will be open to visitors, giving them a […]

Harvest Festival fun celebrates last day of Bowhill visitor season

6th September, 2019

A renowned family event is set to return to Selkirk on Sunday 29 September celebrating the Harvest Festival. The Harvest Festival will take place between 11am-3pm at Bowhill House and Country Estate, with a fun-packed schedule planned including woodturning and a traditional horse logging display. Budding bakers can also take part in Bowhill’s very own […]

Bowhill House opens its doors for August tours

7th August, 2019

History buffs from the Borders and beyond can delve into the fascinating heritage, art and architecture of Bowhill and the Buccleuch family with a guided House tour this August. Bowhill House & Grounds is the magnificent Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch and, for limited periods throughout the year, he opens his doors […]

Take a trek with a difference at Bowhill

26th July, 2019

Bowhill House and Grounds is offering a walk with four-legged friends with a difference this summer. Enjoy an extra-special Alpaca Trek experience around the picturesque grounds of Bowhill on Wednesday 31 July. Those lucky enough to book on for one of the four trek slots with Velvet Hall Alpacas will enjoy an hour with their […]

Bowhill’s Summer of Fun

26th July, 2019

Struggling to entertain the kids every day of the school holidays? No need to worry as the team at Bowhill House and Grounds in Selkirk will be hosting activities every day in July and August. Located within two hours’ drive of both Glasgow and Edinburgh, Bowhill is one of Scotland’s finest country estates and home […]

Bowhill hosts quirky history lessons for kids

26th July, 2019

Children can delve into the art collections, history and heritage of the Buccleuch family as Bowhill House and Grounds hosts summer workshops for inquisitive youngsters aged six and over. The 90 minute workshops called ‘Bowhill for Bairns’ will make a return on Wednesdays throughout July and August after its successful launch last year. Budding historians […]

Bowhill to blossom into its 2019 visitor season

10th May, 2019

Bowhill House and Grounds will step into spring opening its doors for the 2019 visitor season on Saturday 30 March. With a variety of activities held throughout the year suitable for everyone to enjoy and vast grounds to explore, the team at Bowhill is encouraging visitors to take advantage of the Pay Once Scheme for […]

New path road tested by special guests at Bowhill

10th May, 2019

Youngsters from Ettrick and Yarrow Playgroup enjoyed an exclusive visit to Bowhill House and Grounds to officially open a new buggy-friendly path ahead of the 2019 visitor season. During the closed season, the surface along the top loch has been repaved for improved wheelchair access and to make the path suitable for visitors with prams. […]

Spring programme of theatre at Bowhill House

14th February, 2019

The intimate theatre at Bowhill House and Grounds is set to host two productions next month to entertain audiences of all ages. First up is ‘Splinters Productions: Get A Life!’ on Thursday 21 March at 8pm followed by ‘Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre: The Lighthouse Keeper’s Tale’ on Saturday 30 March at 3pm. ‘Get A Life!’ will […]

Toast the haggis with IDEOMS Theatre Company at Bowhill

10th January, 2019

A wild and wacky take on the traditional Burns supper celebration is once again set to thrill audiences at Bowhill. IDEOMS Theatre Company will perform its unique take on the infamous bard’s work on Saturday 26 January. A traditional Scottish Burns meal will follow the performance featuring a delicious menu of haggis, neeps and tatties […]