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Monday 11am - 4pm Tuesday 11am - 4pm Wednesday 11am - 4pm Thursday 11am - 4pm Saturday 11am - 4pm Sunday 11am - 4pm

Traquair House

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Scotland's oldest continually inhabited house. Five Star Visitor Attraction, café, gift shops, and brewery Find out about Special Offers here.

Dating back to 1107, Traquair was originally a hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland. Later a refuge for Catholic priests in times of terror the Stuarts of Traquair supported Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobite cause without counting the cost. Today, Traquair is a unique piece of living history welcoming visitors from all over the world, providing a magical and romantic setting for weddings, hosting a wide range of summer events and a superb venue for corporate groups. You can even stay here in the luxurious Bed & Breakfast accommodation. Visitors are invited to enjoy the house, extensive grounds, maze, craft workshops, 1745 Cottage Restaurant and the famous Traquair House Brewery housed in the eighteenth century wing and producing the world famous Traquair House Ales.

15/10/2026

October weddings - autumn colours creeping in and somehow the opportunity for outside photos feels magical!

Congratulations Chris & Nicky married in an intimate ceremony on 3rd October, followed by an evening of lively partying in the Old Walled Garden Cafe.

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14/10/2026

Experience Traquair as never before, with our Historical Ghost Tours! Explore Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House and meet previous inhabitants come back to tell their tales...
From Jacobite adventures, to the terror of hiding a priest in difficult times, the tales unfold and as you are drawn into this extraordinary 900-year castle. Expect the unexpected and soak up the atmosphere as the wind whistles through the ancient walls; not for the faint hearted!

Friday 30th and Saturday 31st October 7pm & 9pm. (Saturday 7pm SOLD OUT)

Book your tickets now at www.traquair.co.uk/book-tickets/

08/10/2026

Looking for activities to do during the October school holidays? Bring the family to Traquair!

🔍Take part in a picture trail around the woodland walk - search for pictures and discover the hidden words.
📖Learn the history of Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House, including stories of the Jacobites and Mary Queen of Scots.
🌳Explore our grounds and woodlands.
🐷See our animals including the pigs, goats, and runner ducks!

Buy tickets and season passes online now at www.traquair.co.uk

02/10/2026

A week has flown by since this beautiful yew trees wedding! Congratulations Annie & Donovan from all at Traquair - it was a pleasure helping you create the day you wanted.

Thanks to our fabulous suppliers :
Flowers by Rachel The Flower Bee
Celebrant Mark Archibald Scottish Humanist Mark
Catering Cooks & Co - Borders
Hair and makeup Selena Jack Make-up Artist and Hair Stylist
And photos by Ali Jay Photography

01/10/2026

Its October! 🍂
Note our slightly reduced hours this month of 11am-4pm, closed Fridays.

What will you see and do at Traquair? Find out all we have to offer on our website.

28/09/2026

Autumn mornings are so beautiful at Traquair...
Open today 11am-5pm

Address

Traquair House
Innerleithen
EH446PW

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 4pm
Tuesday	11am - 4pm
Wednesday	11am - 4pm
Thursday	11am - 4pm
Saturday	11am - 4pm
Sunday	11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441896830323

Website

http://www.traquair.co.uk/

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