Traquair, Scotland's oldest inhabited house.A view of Traquair House from the driveCatherine, Mark and children

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.

Opening Dates 2009:
Daily from April 10th - October 31st
Weekends only in November
Opening Times 2009:
April, May & September 12.00pm - 5.00pm
June, July, August 10.30am - 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 detail.

See: 2009 Events for details of all the events at Traquair

Art, Drama & Games at Traquair House
7th & 8th July

Traquair Art in Action
Sat 1st and Sun 2nd August

Art in Action

HOMECOMING AT TRAQUAIR 2009

Traquair is celebrating Scotland's Homecoming Year in 2009 with events, exhibitions and special offers to promote Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House and home of the Stuarts for over 500 years.

See: Homecoming