Bowden, Scotland

17/01/2026

A women's barber-shop choir in BOWDEN is celebrating its 21st birthday by opening up to anyone who wants to have a go.
For more than two decades the 30-strong One Acchord Ladies Chorus has been practising and performing from its base in the village of Bowden.
The organisers now hope to take their range to new heights by flinging open the doors to newcomers of all ages - and abilities.
One Acchord musical director Nick Drew said: "So many people get told they can't sing - but it's just that they've never been shown how to."

17/01/2026

Do any of the followers of my Bowden-site have any knowledge of the history of MANOR COTTAGE, Bowden? (question from another follower) 🤭

21/02/2025

Walking uphill into Bowden (photo: Maria Fernandez)

21/02/2025

The B6398 is the main road through the Bowden village. A mobile library is parked on the right (photo: Walter Baxter)

21/02/2025

Road to the church, Bowden: A lane running south from the village past the church near Bowden Burn (photo: Jim Barton)

21/02/2025

The Bowden Pant Well: Dated 1861, not really a well but a cistern which held about 2700 litres of water, supplied from a natural spring, and which supplied water to the village until about 1930. A pant well is a public fountain. The original one was built to bring fresh water to the village.

18/02/2025

Number 4 on the list of Top 20 Attractions around Bowden Village 2025: "Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott. He built the house and laid out the gardens after the success of his literary work. The house was finished in 1824 and opened to the public after his death in 1833. It holds his amazing collection of books, weapons & artefacts.
Open for paid visits every day from 10:00 - 17:00 with last entry at 16:00. You can pay to visit the house and garden or just the garden for a bit less."

18/02/2025

Number one attraction around Bowden Village (according to Komoot guide): Melrose Abbey "The crumbling ruins of Melrose Abbey are an impressive site. Founded by David I in 1136 for the Cistercian Order, the abbey is a beautiful example of early masonry work. In 1385, Richard II's army destroyed most of the abbey. It is also thought to be the resting place of Robert the Bruce's heart, one of Scotland's national heroes. You can find more information, here: visitscotland.com/info/see-do/melrose-abbey-p247611."

18/02/2025

The Top 20 Attractions around Bowden Village in 2025:

There are plenty of places to see and visit around Bowden Village. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Bowden Village is a region where 20 hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

18/02/2025

2. january 2025: Bowden Loch in the Scottish Borders turned a mesmerising shade of purple and pink on Wednesday night! New Year's Day Northern Lights dazzle Scotland as aurora puts on incredible display. Scots who were delighted to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights on January 1 shared their gorgeous photos of the spectacle with the Record, here from Bowden Loch!

01/10/2023

BOWDEN: The 9,069th most common surname in the World. Bowden global surname distribution:

01/10/2023

Bowden History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms: The ancestors of the Bowden family took their surname from a place name. The roots of this place name lie with the ancient Viking settlers. The forefathers of the Bowden family were Viking settlers who came to Scotland in the Middle Ages. They lived on the lands of Bowden, in Roxburghshire, where the family held lands. Around the time people were looking to adopt a surname many citizens took their placename for their surname.