Broughton House

12 High Street
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries and Galloway
DG6 4JX


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.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Garden:
1st February to 3oth March:
Monday to Friday 11.00am - 4.00pm.

House and Garden:
31st March to 30th June: Thursday to Monday 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

1st July to 31st August: Daily 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

1st September to 31st October: Thursday to Monday 12.00pm - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Adult £8.00; Concession £5.00; Family (2 adults + up to 4 children) £20.00; Family (1 adult + up to 4 children) £16.00.

Directions
Off A711/A755, at 12 High Street, Kirkcudbright.
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