Traquair

Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House

Traquair House, Grounds, Café and Shops will reopen on Friday 29th March 2024!

Our online shop is open for gifts and ales.

Book your stay at Traquair Bed & Breakfast online below.

Welcome to Traquair, Scotland’s Oldest Inhabited House. Visited by 27 Scottish Kings and Queens Traquair dates back to 1107 and has been lived in by the Stuart family since 1491.

Originally a royal hunting lodge, Traquair played host to Mary Queen of Scots and later as staunch Catholics they supported the Jacobite cause without counting the cost.

Today, we welcome visitors from all over the world. Enjoy the extraordinary history of this lived in family home. Visit the house, grounds, maze, craft workshops, Garden Cafe and the world famous Traquair House Brewery situated in one of the wings of the house and sample the ales in our brewery shop and museum.

We also provide a magical and romantic venue for weddings, celebrations, corporate events and throughout the year there is an inspiring programme of events and exhibitions for all ages. You can even live like royalty and stay at Traquair in one of our luxurious antique furnished rooms.

Events

Easter Fair at Traquair – 31st March 2024

31st March at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

A day of Easter fun!

Muck n’ Mac Fest – 3rd-5th May 2024

3rd May at 5:00 pm - 5th May at 5:30 pm

Muck n’ Mac Fest is a unique gravel riding festival weekend – all staged at Traquair House in the heart of the Tweed Valley.

Traquair Medieval Fayre weekend – 25th and 26th May 2024

25th May at 11:00 am - 26th May at 5:00 pm

Traquair Medieval Fayre 2024 Step back in time and experience an authentic weekend of medieval…

Shakespeare at Traquair – 29th May – 8th June 2024

29th May at 7:30 pm - 8th June at 10:00 pm

Promenade performance by Shakespeare at Traquair

A Dogs’ Day Out at Traquair – 21st July 2024

21st July at 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Delightful Doggy Day Out with a Difference If you love dogs or have a dog…

Beyond Borders International Festival 2024

24th August - 25th August

24th & 25th August 2024 The Beyond Borders International Festival is an annual weekend-long event…

Halloween Fun Day At Traquair 2024

27th October at 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Join us for a day of spooky fun for all ages on Sunday 27th October!…

Traquair Christmas Opening – 23rd and 24th November 2024

23rd November at 10:00 am - 24th November at 4:00 pm

Traquair Christmas Opening 23rd & 24th November   See the House beautifully decorated for Christmas….

Reviews

Just wanted to thank you for your help in arranging our day yesterday, we had a great tour with Zen who was really friendly and informative then we bought house tickets and enjoyed our visit there as well. The ladies in the house and cafe were all lovely and so helpful – not forgetting the very nice lady on the pay gate as well. Thank you once again, we had a lovely day.

Suzanne Spencer - May '22

The feedback from the group has been really outstanding. And these can be a picky bunch! Everyone had a great time.  Most had never been before but I’m sure many will return.

The food in the garden worked great as did the sun. Tour and tasting first class.   Thank you to all involved at Traquair.

Denis Taylor, Porsche Club of GB - May '22

We had a lovely day at Traquair House yesterday, as I knew we would. James and Helen did a great job guiding us round the house, the tea/coffee and shortbread in the 18thC dining room was to die for, and lunch in the Walled Garden Cafe was great

Alan Taylor on behalf of West Fife NTS group , - Aug '23

I am writing to say how much we enjoyed our visit to Traquair House this afternoon. A delightful welcome from Dorothy on the gate ….. made our way around your wonderful house, expertly guided by Helen. A fantastic talk was well received.  We visited the craft shop, pottery, brewery (samples brought) and then sampled Victoria Sponge and Chocolate and Rosemary cake along with tea. Absolutely made our day.

George & Linda Dudson - Apr '22

Great place to visit with a family. We loved the garden cafe with excellent staff. The maze and garden is amazing. For sure we will visit again.

Elena - Aug '20

Just wanted to say thanks so much for an amazing visit.  All of the clients, myself included, were blown away by how lovely all the staff were and left hoping to return to the beautiful Traquair House. The staff at the Café were great at getting us all fed and watered, I heard a lot of “best soup I have ever had” from our clients!!

Thorne Travel Team - Apr '23