Leslie & Baggott – Art, Antiques & Interiors

Henry Baggott sells art and antiques from his premises in the grounds of Auchencairn House. Open by appointment.

‘Henry has a particular passion for fine English and Scottish furniture with a particular eye for original colour and skin. However he has no specific furniture type, he buys what we likes and this includes decorative antiques, maps and glass, together with 20th century furnishings too’

Telephone: 07881823 369

Dumfries House

Dumfries House, Part Of The King’s Foundation. Set in 2,000 acres, this stunning Estate and 18th-century house with its unrivalled collection of Chippendale furniture has something for everyone.

The Artist’s Town: Kircudbright

Established as an artists colony in the mid 19th century, Kirkcudbright was the home of many famous Scottish artist and subsequently had a strong attraction for other artists who were drawn to the town for the ‘quality of light’ and close-knit artistic community.

Artists include: Charles Oppenheimer, W.S.MacGeorge, E.A Hornel, Bill Robson, James Faed, David Gauld, Sir James Guthrie, Robert Sivell, Chris J Fergusson, William Mouncey, Jessie M King who and her husband E.A. Taylor.

The town boast a number of galleries including the newly renovated Kirkcudbright Galleries, a full list can be viewed in the link below.

Broughton House and Gardens, Kircudbright

The Home of artist ‘Glasgow Boy’ E A Hornell, this is a living museum to his life and work.

Caelaverock Castle

Glencaple, Dumfries, DG1 4RU

A medieval moated stronghold at the centre of Historical Border conflicts.

Dundrennan Abbey, Dundrennan

A Cistercian Monastery, linked to the better known Rievaulx Abbey in North Yorkshire. Other Cistercian architecture in the area can be found in the Glenluce Abbey, and also in Sweetheart Abbey in New Abbey. The Monks who owned Dundrennan Abbey, also owned Hestan Island in the 12th and 13th Centuries – they used it for fishing. The remains of a walled enclosure ‘pool,’ which would have been used for trapping fish at low tide can still be seen.

Threave Castle and Gardens, Castle Douglas

Stunning gardens, and an incredible chance to view Osprey. At the centre is Threave House, which was designed in the Scottish Baronial style in 1871 for the Gordon family.

Orchardton Tower, Palnackie

The only circular free standing tower house in Scotland. Orchardton Tower was built by John Cairns, probably soon after he retired to his Galloway estates in 1456, the estate was divided over time, and it wasn’t until 1615 that all the shares in the estate and the tower were brought together again, by Sir Robert Maxwell, 1st Baronet of Orchardton.