Broughton House & Garden NTS

21/08/2026

14/08/2026

Oooooh this is exciting 👀

FORTHCOMING - CONVERSATIONS WITH HORNEL
Opens 5th September

We are very excited to welcome Kate Bentley RI RSW RGI SWA with a featured artist exhibition in the Autumn. Kate will be delivering over thirty new paintings for this exhibition, inspired by time spent exploring EA Hornel's collections, home and gardens at Broughton House & Garden NTS

Rather than a tribute, this exhibition is a conversation across time, with paintings that respond to Hornel’s art, photographs and Japanese artefacts through Bentley’s distinctive process of layering, transformation, colour, pattern and the human figure. The gardens and extraordinary quality of light that have long inspired artists in Kirkcudbright also play an important role in the exhibition, creating works that evoke both the physical and emotional presence of place.

Through this richly layered series of paintings, Bentley invites viewers to make their own connections between past and present, revealing an artistic dialogue that is both deeply personal and rooted in Kirkcudbright’s remarkable cultural heritage.

We are delighted to also welcome supporting artists: Andy Cross, Carol Dewart PAI RSW RGI, Ian McWhinnie, Jackie Stevenson RSW and Mishi Bellamy.

New collections will be exhibited, including new glass by Amanda Simmons and more...

Kate will be giving a talk at Broughton House on Friday 4th September, from 6.30pm. Please book a seat by emailing them at [email protected] £8 entry.

https://www.whitehousegallery.co.uk/conversations-with-hornel/

12/08/2026

A fantastic evening was had for our bats at Broughton event and the bats did not disappoint.

Huge thank you to Ranger Mary for a brilliant evening

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10/08/2026

🎨 The wonderful Kate Bentley’s new exhibition is coming to The Whitehouse Gallery this September! 🎨

Join us at Broughton House the evening before the launch of Kate’s exhibition, to hear all about her journey, inspiration and processes used to create these vibrant and enticing pieces.

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Talk: Friday 4th September 2026 Broughton House, doors open at 6.30pm £8 per person (Friends £7)

Exhibition: open from 5th September – 31st October 2026 The Whitehouse Gallery 11am – 5pm, free admission.

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The Whitehouse Gallery Kate Bentley Art

08/08/2026

EDIT: EVENT SOLD OUT

🦇 Bats at Broughton 🦇

Come along and learn all about the bat species around Broughton House and Garden with our knowledgeable ranger.

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06/08/2026

What a fabulous evening we had for our sketching session. Hosted by Annie Butler who shared her creative insights with us. Thank you Annie! And thank you to all who joined us.

Our final sketching session of the year will be Wednesday 9th September. If you'd like to join us, please email [email protected]

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Annie's Art House

03/08/2026

⭐ Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace ⭐

🌞 Saturday 8th August 🌞

🌻 Donation day 🌻

Join us at Thomas Carlyle's Birthplace on Saturday 8th August for your chance to explore this unique property with a 'pay what you can' entry.

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31/07/2026

🦇 Bats at Broughton 🦇

Join our ranger for an introduction to the bats at Broughton House and Garden.

Tuesday 11th August 2026
8.30pm - 10.30pm
Tickets available on Eventbrite

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30/07/2026

🌻 Wednesday 5th August 🌻
⭐ Sketching session ⭐

We welcome Annie Butler to Broughton House & Garden for our August sketching session. Book your place now to hear some insider secrets from a talented local artist 😁

All information on the image below

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28/07/2026

EDIT: SOLD OUT!!!!!!

Join us this Saturday during the Arts and Crafts weekend for a fabulous night of
Shanties 😊🌝🧜🏼‍♀️🌊⭐🧭🛟⛵🥰

Listen, sing-along and learn about songs from our seafaring heritage

Saturday 1st August doors open at 6.30pm £12 per person via Eventbrite