Welcome to Traquair House

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.

 

Traquair House is situated in the Tweed Valley - to find out more about what to do and where to stay take a look at the Visit Tweed Valley website.


Opening Dates 2013

Daily from 29th March - 14th April 2013; 1st May - 31st October 2013

(Weekends only in November)

Opening Times 2013:

April - September 11.00am - 5.00pm
October 11.00am - 4.00pm
November 11.00am - 3.00pm

Please note: Corporate or Group events (if requested) can be accommodated outwith the stated opening dates/ times.
Please contact Traquair House for more details.

Visitor Survey

To help us improve and maintain Traquair as an interesting and exciting visitor attraction for your continued enjoyment we would be very grateful if you could complete the 2013 visitor survey online.

On completion of your questionnaire you will automatically be entered into our prize draw, follow the link above for full details.

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"Our room was clean and very well laid out; there are some 5 star hotels that could learn from how well the room was cleaned and prepared. It's a beautiful, well run place with incredible service. If you get a chance to stay there, do it.

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