2012 Events at Traquair
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February
The woodlands and grounds of Traquair House have a spectacular showing of snowdrops that will be open for the first time this year.
The Mighty Deerstalker
Saturday 17th March
A quite outrageous adventure running event. 5km and 10km through rivers, up mountains and into the night!
Saturday 3rd, 17th & 31st March
Join Sara and Andy for a Forest School workshop in the Traquair Woodlands. Learn to build benders and shelters, play some forest games, have a bug hunt and learn outdoor skills.
Easter Eggstravaganza
Easter Sunday 8th April
Easter Fun at Traquair with egg hunts in the maze, children's activities and workshops. Thousands of eggs to be found and lots of other Easter prizes.
Wednesday 4th, Saturday 21st & 28th April
Saturday 12th & 19th May
Join Sara and Andy for a Forest School workshop in the Traquair Woodlands. Learn to build benders and shelters, play some forest games, have a bug hunt and learn outdoor skills.
Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th May
1645 ... General Leslie's Army Encampment ... Meet a patrol of Covenanter soldiers - on the pursuit of Montrose's Royalist army, fleeing the Battle field of Philiphaugh.
Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th May
Transport yourself back to Shakespearean times and enjoy jousting, archery, falconry, living history displays, jesters and other Elizabethan pursuits as well as enjoying theatre and early music throughout the weekend.
Shakespeare at Traquair
Wednesday 23rd - Sunday 27th May; Thursday 31st May - Saturday 2nd June
'Twelfth Night'
Stunning production set as a promenade performance in the Traquair grounds.
Thursday 28th June & Thursday 5th and 12th July - 10am-4.30pm
Join Sara and Andy for a Forest School workshop in the Traquair Woodlands. Learn to build benders and shelters, play some forest games, have a bug hunt and learn outdoor skills.
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th 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 22nd 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 26th & Saturday 27th October
Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd 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! Read more...
Sunday 28th October
A host of magicians throughout the house and spooky activities for all ages.
Free Christmas Opening
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th November
Free entrance to the house and grounds with festive activities and fun.