Children's Activities in the Grounds

As well as these natural attractions a magnet for most children is the Maze (parents – allow extra time for getting them out again!)

An attractive mini adventure playground is situated at the back of the house with equipment for all ages. In addition there is a toddlers’ play area, swings, a play house, some natural willow tunnels and in the woodlands there is a yew sound sculpture suitable for all ages.

Many of our events are either specifically for children or have a significant child element. Top of this list is our Eastereggstravaganza with our egg hunt in the maze and over 6,000 mini eggs!

Scavenger hunts and activity sheets for children can be picked up at the Gift Shop and if you are visiting the house we have an excellent Children’s Guidebook in which Daphne and Delilah take your on their very own tour of Traquair with puzzles and games.

For animal lovers there is plenty of wildlife at Traquair. From peacocks, duck, swans and rare breed poultry to pygmy goats and kune kune pigs not forgetting Daphne and Delilah, our two King Charles Cavalier Spaniels who are usually around to say hello.