Diary of Events at Traquair House, Scotland.

Traquair House
Innerleithen
Peeblesshire
Scotland
Tel: 44 (0)1896 830323
enquiries@
traquair.co.uk

TRAQUAIR EVENTS IN 2009
Saturday 21st of March 2009	The Mighty Deer Stalker A quite outrageous adventure running event. 5km and 10km through rivers, up mountains and into the night! For all information please see: www.mightydeerstalker.com
Easter Sunday 12th of April from 1.00pm	Eastereggstravaganza Easter fun at Traquair with new egg hunts in the maze, children's activities and workshops. Thousands of eggs to be found and lots of other Easter prices.
April - May 2009	Needlework at Traquair A special exhibition of needlework at Traquair ranging from 17th century priests vestments not usually seen on display to a superb collection of kneelers commissioned by Traquair for the chapel and undertaken by a team of volunteers over the past two years.
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May 2009 11.00am - 5.00pm	Traquair Medieval Fayre A superb weekend that will transport you back to ancient times. Royal Medieval Pageant, falconry, archery, equestrian displays, living history, early music, jesters and children's entertainment.
Wed 3rd June - Sat 6th June 2009 Wed 10th June - Sat 13th June 2009	Shakespeare at Traquair "Othello" Stunning production set as a promenade performance in the Traquair grounds. For all information please see: www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk
Friday 24th July - Sunday 26th July 2009	Old Indians Never Die International Rally Quite possibly the most magnificent motorcycles in the world. For all information please see: www.oldindians.net
Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2009	Traquair Art in Action Weekend Traquair Fair is having a year off in 2009. In it's place we are hosting an Art in Action event with a superb array of arts, crafts and workshops in which all can participate.
Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th, Friday 30th and Saturday 31st of October 2009. Tours: 7pm and 9pmon each date.	Ghosts of Traquair's Past Historical Ghost Tours: Dare you enter Traquair at night where doors creak unexpectedly and shadaws loom large on the walls? Just who were the remarkable characters that inhabited Traquair what where the stories of their remarkable lives? Join the ghosts of Traquair's past as they come to life and take you on a guided tour as you have never experienced before. Maximum numbers for each tour is 25 therefore booking is essential
Saturday 31st October 2009	Halloween Experience: Ghostly Family Fun Day Spooky Passage Experience Haloween Games Tarot Readings Owls and falconry Ghost stories in the Library Spooky face painting Come dressed to kill and win a prize!
Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th November 2009	Free Christmas Opening Great Discounts in Gift and Brewery Shops Santas Grotto Puppet Shows Roasted Chestnuts and Mulled Wine served in the Dining Room Childrens' Scavenger and Treasure Hunts Craft Stalls 1745 Cottage Restaurant open for Lunches and Teas WIN A FABULOUS CHRISTMAS CAKE COMPETITION Free entrance to house and grounds!