Broughton House and Garden, Kirkcudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
N 54° 50.212 W 004° 03.260
30U E 432283 N 6077147
Broughton House is a 18th century town house, one of many vividly painted in Kirkcudbright. At one time the home of E A Hornel, a local artist. A wonderful garden.
Waymark Code: WM20J8
Location: Southern Scotland, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/15/2007
Views: 18
The house was lived in by E.A. Hornel from 1901 until his death in 1933. It is an 18th century townhouse in the High Street, which belonged at one time to the Murrays of Broughton and Cally.
E.A. Hornel, who came from an old Kirkcudbright family, studied art in Edinburgh and Antwerp and then became a leading member of an important group of Scottish artists known as the 'Glasgow Boys'. He settled in Kirkcudbright at the height of his fame. By personal contact and reputation he attracted other artists to the town, and so can be seen as the founder of the art colony.
In 1901 he purchased Broughton House and extended it by adding a gallery and studio where examples of his work can still be seen. His furniture, china etc are still there as is his extensive library - about 25,000 books and manuscripts, most of them with a Dumfries and Galloway connection. On his death the house and its contents were left "for the benefit of the people of the Stewartry and visitors thereto."
Probably the best feature of the property is the garden that has many features designed by Hornel himself. The garden has a Japanese influence, from Hornel's visits to Japan.
Unrestricted on street parking throughout the town.
The address of property, including Postcode.:
Broughton House and Garden
12 High Street
Kirkcudbright
Dumfries & Galloway
Scotland
DG6 4JX
More contact info
The charges to visitors and opening hours.:
Opening times (9/2007)
Garden only:
1 February to 30 March, Monday to Friday 11 to 4 pm
House and Garden:
31 March to 30 Jun, Thurday to Monday 12 to 5
1 July to 31 August, daily 12 to 5
1 September to 31 October, Thurday to Monday 12 to 5
Admission prices
Adult £8
Family £20
1 parent £16
Concessions £5
Car parking is free around town
Current prices
Web page: [Web Link]
References:
http://www.kirkcudbright.co.uk/
E A Hornel' importance
Tate Britain about E A Hornel and the garden
National Trust member: no
Parking place (optional): Not Listed
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