Bowhill House & Country Park
Things to do in Scottish Borders
in Scotland
Description: This is the Scottish Borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch & Queensberry. K.T. The house itself contains an outstanding art collection, with a wide range of work from the masters, tapestries and superb French furniture, Sevres and Meissen china, and silver.
Ownership: Private
Situation � OS ref: NT 425278
How to get there: By car: Situated on the A708 Selkirk to Moffat road, some 3 miles from Selkirk. By public transport: Regular, if infrequent, bus service from Selkirk to St Mary�s Loch and Moffat passes the end of the driveway.
Seasonal opening details (2009): House 1 July� 31st July, Daily 11 � 5pm (last entry 4pm) 1st - 31st August, Daily (2 tours daily - 2pm and 3.30pm) Last admission to the house is one hour prior to closing
Country Park � Easter to end August. Easter Opening - 4th April to Sunday 19th April 10am � 5pm
Weekends and Bank holidays in April, May and June 10am � 5pm July and August, Daily 10am � 5pm
Opening Hours: House � Daily 1pm to 4.30pm Country Park � 4th to 19th April, weekends & bank holidays in May and June, daily with house in July, daily in August. All 10am to 5pm.
Facilities: Adventure playground, children�s activities during summer. Car and Coach parking.
Admission: House � Adult �7, Conc �5, Child �3, Country Park only adult �3, Conc & Children �2 Family & Seasonal tickets available.
Contact: Tel: 01750 22204
Attached attractions: Bowhill Theatre Educational Centre
Additional Information VisitScotland 4 star Historic House. Winner of Awards for Excellence in heritage education.
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Places to stay nearby: Selkirk
Local towns and villages: - Selkirk
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