Bowhill, Philliphaugh, Scotland

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Brief description of site

The designed landscape at Bowhill retains its informal early-19th-century structure and includes two lochs, parkland and extensive areas of woodland. The woodland has been well managed since the 19th century and now consists largely of mixed-age coniferous plantation. There are formal terraced banks with parterres around the house.

Brief history of site

The estate has been in the hands of the Dukes of Buccleugh since the mid-18th century. The designed landscape was laid out under the influence of William Sawrey Gilpin in the early-19th century.
The estate has been open as a country park for part of the year since the late-20th century. The old game larder houses a theatre.

Location information:

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number:	74	Grid Ref:	NT426278
Latitude:	55.54052	Longitude:	-2.911129

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