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An 18th-century house of the Murrays of Broughton and Cally, which was bought by E A Hornel, the renowned artist and member of the 'The Glasgow Boys'. Exotic Japan had a strong attraction for him, he lived there twice and his experiences there influenced many of his late paintings, some of which hang in the impressive gallery he created at Broughton House.
Hornel was a great collector and the library he built up here still contains an extensive collection of Scottish books with an emphasis on Dumfries & Galloway and in particular Robert Burns. Behind the house, Hornel created a delightful Japanese-style garden, which promises a visit of delightful discovery.
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Opening Times
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(2009 times)
Garden:1st February to 31st March: Monday to Friday 11.00am - 4.00pm. House and Garden: 1st April to 31st October: Daily 12.00pm - 5.00pm. |
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Admission Charges
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(2009 prices)
Adult £5.00; Concession £4.50; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £15.00.
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Directions
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| Off A711/A755, at 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright. |
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Broughton House Postcode for SatNav: DG6 4JX |
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Nearby Attractions
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The Tolbooth Art Centre
(< 1 Mile)*
This award-winning Art Centre presents visitors with the story of the Kirkcudbright "art colony" through an audio-visual show and through the permanent display of some of the best Kirkcudbright paintings in the Museum Service collection. |
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MacLellan's Castle
(< 1 Mile)*
MacLellan's Castle is a castellated town house, which was built in the 1750s. |
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The Stewartry Museum
(< 1 Mile)*
The Stewartry Museum was founded in 1879, and first occupied part of Kirkcudbright Town Hall. As the collections grew, the present purpose-built museum was opened in 1893. |
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