Location and coordinates are for the approximate centre of Bowden within this administrative area. Geographic features and populated places may cross administrative borders.
Gazetteer of the British Isles (Edinburgh: Bartholomew, 1887). John Bartholomew
Bowden.-- par. and vil., NW. Roxburghshire, 1 mile W. of St Boswells ry. sta. and 3 miles S. of Melrose, 7667 ac., pop. 769; P.O. The vil. contains an ancient cross, and ruins or sites of old Border keeps. In the church aisle the Dukes of Roxburghe have their burial-place.