Bowhill House & Grounds

Bowhill House & Grounds Seasonal Visitor Attraction in the Scottish Borders. Make it top of your list of places to see in the Borders and you won’t be disappointed.

Enjoy Guided House Tours, Woodland Adventure Playground, Family Events, Way-Marked Walks, Gallery Exhibitions and Old Kitchen Café, Gift Shop and Self-Catering Accommodation. This majestic House and its grounds have been the centre of life in this rural oasis for more than 200 years. Bowhill enjoys a regal seat in the heart of the ancient royal hunting forest of Ettrick and is blessed with an abun

dance of glorious scenery. For outdoor activities, family days out, House tours full of history and art, weddings, private events and field sports, you’ll find this is a truly magical place.

⚠️ Forestry works at Black Andrew Wood⚠️We want to make visitors aware that there are currently forestry operations taki...
12/06/2026

⚠️ Forestry works at Black Andrew Wood⚠️

We want to make visitors aware that there are currently forestry operations taking place at Black Andrew.

Please note that the Duchess Drive walking route passes through this active working site. For your safety, there are clearly signed warnings and barriers in place along the route.

If you’re visiting and planning to walk this area, please take extra care, follow all signage, and avoid any restricted sections while operations are ongoing.

Thank you for your cooperation🌲

Get out and enjoy the Grounds this weekend. 🌳Whether you're looking for adventure, fresh air or somewhere to stop for a ...
12/06/2026

Get out and enjoy the Grounds this weekend. 🌳

Whether you're looking for adventure, fresh air or somewhere to stop for a bite to eat, there's plenty to discover at Bowhill.

Little ones can burn off some energy in the Adventure Playground, with swinging slides, climbing forts, rope towers and plenty more to enjoy. 🛝

If you'd rather slow the pace, explore the lochs, woodlands and hilltops, keeping an eye out for the wildlife and nature that call the Grounds home. 🐿

When it's time for a break, head to the Old Kitchen Café for a light lunch, sweet treat or warming cuppa, and take a browse around the shop while you're there. 🫖

And if the weather isn't quite on side, our indoor soft play area offers plenty of fun for younger visitors.

Grounds open daily, 10am - 5pm.

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Farm Sunday at Bowhill this weekend.It was wonderful to welcome so m...
11/06/2026

A big thank you to everyone who joined us for Open Farm Sunday at Bowhill this weekend.

It was wonderful to welcome so many families and friends to the Estate, offering the chance to experience Bowhill from a different perspective and learn more about Buccleuch's work in agriculture, sustainability and land management.

We hope everyone enjoyed a great day out and left with a greater insight into life on the farm.

Make the most of your day at Bowhill with a visit to the Old Kitchen Café. 🍴☕Whether you're stopping by for a morning co...
10/06/2026

Make the most of your day at Bowhill with a visit to the Old Kitchen Café. 🍴☕

Whether you're stopping by for a morning coffee, pausing for lunch or treating yourself to something sweet after exploring the Grounds, it's the perfect place to relax and refuel.

Parents can unwind with a drink while little ones enjoy the Soft Play, and don't forget to browse the gifts before you leave.

Open daily, 10am – 4pm.

The perfect place for a dog walk... 🐾The Old Pepper Trail is one of Bowhill's scenic way-marked routes, taking in views ...
09/06/2026

The perfect place for a dog walk... 🐾

The Old Pepper Trail is one of Bowhill's scenic way-marked routes, taking in views of the Upper and Lower Lochs before winding through enchanting woodland.

Named after the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, the trail celebrates Bowhill's unique connection to this rare breed. With fewer than 100 puppies born in the UK each year, every Dandie Dinmont can trace its ancestry back to dogs owned by Bowhill gamekeeper James Kerr in the 1830s.

A beautiful walk, a fascinating story, and plenty for both two and four-legged visitors to enjoy. 🐶

🗺 See the route:
https://www.bowhillhouse.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/03/Bowhill-Walking-Routes-Old-Pepper-Trail.pdf

A wonderful tradition returned to Bowhill on Saturday as the historic Selkirk Silver Arrow archery competition took plac...
08/06/2026

A wonderful tradition returned to Bowhill on Saturday as the historic Selkirk Silver Arrow archery competition took place on the grounds. 🏹

Dating back to 1660, the event sees members of the Royal Company of Archers compete using longbows in a traditional tournament steeped in history.

The day began with a ceremonial procession along the Lochs Road to the Vista before the competition got underway.

📸 A big thank you to visitor Craig for sharing these photos from the day.

🚜 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 🚜We're looking forward to welcoming our ticket holders this weekend for Open Farm Sunday a...
04/06/2026

🚜 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥 🚜

We're looking forward to welcoming our ticket holders this weekend for Open Farm Sunday at Bowhill.

With all free tickets now 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱, lucky visitors can look forward to a packed day of family-friendly activities and behind-the-scenes access to life on the Estate, including:

🚜 Trailer tours of the farm
🐑 Sion the Sheep Trail and activity booklet
✏️ Children's activities in the Victorian Kitchen
🐸 Drop-in pond dipping sessions
🔥 BBQ, candy floss and ice cream in the Courtyard
🛍️ Farm-themed gifts, local produce and Bowhill souvenirs in the shop
☕ Light lunches and refreshments in the Old Kitchen Café and from the Horsebox

Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity to meet the people who care for the land, explore areas of the Estate not usually open to visitors, and discover more about farming, food production and sustainability at Bowhill.

📣Tickets all sold out!

🏹 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 – 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🏹Join us this Saturday as Bowhill hosts the historic Selkirk Silver Arrow Compet...
03/06/2026

🏹 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐫𝐤 𝐒𝐢𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰 – 𝐅𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐚𝐲 🏹

Join us this Saturday as Bowhill hosts the historic Selkirk Silver Arrow Competition, one of the Scottish Borders' oldest and most prestigious archery events.

To mark the occasion, entry to Bowhill Grounds will be completely free for all visitors this Saturday.

Watch the archers make their way along the Lochs Road to the Vista at around 1pm, before returning to the House at approximately 5pm. You can view part of the competition from the upper end of South Bowhill Field by following the Silver Arrow signage.

Come and experience this unique sporting tradition, and while you're here, explore the Grounds, enjoy the Adventure Playground, and visit the café and shop - all free of charge.

🔗Book your free visit:
https://www.bowhillhouse.co.uk/event/selkirk-silver-arrow/

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