Broughton House and Garden
Description
Broughton House was the home of the painter E.A. Hornel from 1901 until his death in 1933. Re-opening for 2017 season on 1st April. Closing for the winter on 31st October2017 Right in the heart of Kirkcudbright, a pretty artists’ colony on the Solway Firth, this 18th-century Georgian house is the former home of Scottish painter E A Hornel, one of the Glasgow Boys.
Painstakingly preserved and recreated, it’s a living museum of Hornel’s life and work, packed to the rafters with his paintings and those of his contemporaries, as well as his vast library, which includes one of the world’s biggest collections of works by Robert Burns.
Nestled behind the house, backing on to the River Dee, is Hornel’s beautiful garden. Greatly influenced by his love of Japan, it’s a curious and colourful mixture of Eastern and Western horticulture and sculpture that is a delight to explore.
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facebook.comEven More Treasures From Broughton House Library a talk by Russell Bryden (Librarian) - Thursday, September 7th 2017, 7pm for 7:30pm. Tickets: Friends £5, Visitors £6. Booking essential. To book tickets call Broughton House - 01557-330437.
Sketchbook Saturday with Margaret Milligan at Broughton House garden. £10 per session. Saturday, September 9th, 10am to 12 midday. All abilities welcome. Join me and sketch in this beautiful garden. email: msm.art@outlook.com
Sketchbook Saturday with Margaret Milligan at Broughton House garden. £10 per session. Saturday, August 19th, 10am to 12 midday. All abilities welcome. Join me and sketch in this beautiful garden. email: msm.art@outlook.com
Art & Crafts Trail 2017 at Broughton House - Art and workshops daily - Friday, 4 Aug to Monday, 7 Aug - 12:00 noon to 16:30pm. Entry: Adults: £1 , Children: Free. Enjoy the 2017 Art & Crafts Trail at Broughton House along with a visit to our beautiful house and garden.
Sketchbook Saturday with Margaret Milligan at Broughton House garden. £10 per session. Saturday, July 22nd, 10am to 12 midday. All abilities welcome. Join me and sketch in this beautiful garden. email: msm.art@outlook.com
Dierama igneum - Angels fishing rod - dangling over our pond.
Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' looking good in the sunshine.
Astrantia major 'Ruby Wedding' looking good in the sunshine.
Found this little guy out for a wander in the garden at Broughton House earlier in the week.
Thanks to everyone who braved the rain to come to our Scottish Gardens Scheme open evening, and to our volunteers for showing visitors some of the hidden corners in the house. It was good to see you!
Looking good in the garden - Iris sibirica 'Silver Edge'.
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