1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. United Kingdom Travel

Broughton House - Gallery and Gardens in Kirkcudbright, Scotland

By Ferne Arfin, About.com

1 of 3

Inside A Modest, Pink-Washed Townhouse - An Artist's Personal Collection

Broughton House, home of Scottish artist E.A. Hornel in Kirkcudbright

Broughton House, an 18th century, pink limewashed townhouse in Kirkcudbright was home to the late 19th century artist E. A. Hornel.

Courtesy of National Trust for Scotland
E.A. Hornel was one of an influential group of late 19th century Scottish impressionists known as "The Glasgow Boys" . When he returned to his home town of Kirkcudbright and bought Broughton House, a large, but simple townhouse, he brought with him the spoils of a successful art career, including art, ceramics, furniture and his collection of 25,000 books.

Today, the house and garden, owned and managed by the National Trust for Scotland, contains his collections, including a gallery of his paintings, and the accessories and furnishings of a successful Edwardian gentleman, as well as the lovely garden he designed.

Broughton House Essentials

  • Address: 12 High Street,Kirkcudbright, DG6 4JX, Scotland
  • Telephone: +44(0)1557 330 437
  • Open: Garden only - Feb 1 to Mar 20, Mon–Fri 11–4. House and Garden - Mar 21 to Jun 30, Thur–Mon 12–5; Jul 1 to Aug 31, daily 12–5; Sep 1 to Oct 31, Thur–Mon 12–5.
  • Admission: £8, Family ticket - 2 adults £20, 1 adult £16.
  • For more informationVisit their website

Index: Broughton House - Gallery and Gardens in Kirkcudbright, Scotland

  1. Inside A Modest, Pink-Washed Townhouse - An Artist's Personal Collection
  2. A Magical Secret Garden
  3. In the Added Gallery, The Artists Personal Collection

1 of 3

Explore United Kingdom Travel

More from About.com

  1. Home
  2. Travel
  3. United Kingdom Travel
  4. Scotland Travel
  5. Places to Go in Scotland - Broughton House and Gardens - Home of "Glasgow Boys" Artist E.A. Hornel - Broughton House in Kirkcudbright

©2008 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.