Events at Traquair
Saturday 23rd & Sunday 24th February
Traquair Grounds are open this weekend for Scotland’s Garden Scheme. View the wonderful displays of woodland snowdrops. Light lunches and teas available.
The Mighty Deerstalker
Saturday 16th March
An adventure running event with a difference! 5km and 10km runs start and finish at Traquair.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Sunday 31st March from 1pm
The Biggest egg hunt in the Borders and lots more fun activities all day.
Thursday 11th April10.30am - 4.30pm
Join Sara and Andy for a Forest School workshop in the Traquair Woodlands.
Saturday 11th May
Meet part of the army of Bonnie Prince Charlie - who visited the House in October 1745 ... On returning back to Edinburgh - they locked behind them the Bear Gates, which still remain closed to this very today day.
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th May
A weekend of Medieval entertainments and a royal pageant commemorating the Battle of Flodden in 1513.
Thursday 30th May
Held in the Chapel at 6.30pm - all are very welcome.
Shakespeare at Traquair
Wednesday 29th May - Saturday 1st June; Wednesday 5th June - Saturday 8th June
'King Lear'
A unique promenade production of King Lear in the grounds of Traquair starting at 7.30pm
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Thursday 27th June
Held in the Chapel at 7.00pm - all are very welcome.
Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th July 11am – 6pm
The big event of the year! “One of the best Family events in Scotland” – not to be missed.
Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th August
A unique literary festival bringing international writers, thinkers and politicians together for a weekend of inspiring debates, literary walks and storytelling bike rides through the beautiful Borders’ countryside.
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Saturday, 28th September
Run from Traquair House in Innerleithen to Broughton in the beautiful Scottish Borders
Race Category AL - a distance of 18 miles with over 4,900 feet of climb
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Friday 25th & Saturday 26th October
Friday 1st & Saturday 2nd November
The history of Traquair really will come to life with these spectacular historical ghost tours. No gimmicks here but an authentic retelling of the past!
Sunday 27th October
11am - 4pm
A host of magicians throughout the house and spooky activities for all ages.
Free Christmas Opening
Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th November
11am - 4pm
Free entrance to House and Grounds. Santa’s sumptuous grotto, festive activities and fun!