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.
Accommodation
You are welcome to stay at Traquair House. There are three spacious double bedrooms, the Pink Room, the Blue Room and the White Room. All are furnished with antique furniture, canopied beds, private bathrooms and central heating, all available on a “bed and breakfast” basis.
Brewery
Brewing at Traquair originally took place in the kitchens of the house but in the early 1700’s the present brewery was established in one of the new wings built in 1694. During the eighteenth century most large country houses would have had a brewery.
Visit Traquair
Whether you are a group, individual or corporate visitor Traquair House has something for everyone to enjoy. Traquair House offers a wide and exciting range of tours and events throughout the year. Traquair tours range from our free-roaming pass to an exclusive guided tour.
Weddings
Traquair is one of Scotland’s most romantic castles and a perfect venue for your wedding. If you are looking for a unique setting for your wedding in an authentic castle steeped in history with personal service and attention to detail, Traquair is the ideal setting.
Please enquire via our website, or email enquries@traquair.co.uk