Traquair House
Lived in by the Stuart family since 1491, it is Scotland's oldest inhabited house.
Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW
Facilities
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Accessible loos
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Accessible parking
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Cafe / restaurant
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Easily accessible without car
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Facilities for children
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Free parking
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Mostly wheelchair accessible
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Pet friendly
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Picnic area
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Shop
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
Traquair is 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, 1745 Cottage Restaurant 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.
Important information: opening info is generated by artificial intelligence; check specific attraction details before travelling.
The indicator above will show ‘open’ when the public have any kind of access to any part of this property. That could be the park, a shop, or a special event, and may not reflect regular admission times to the main attraction. Always consult the website of the house or garden you intend to visit before travelling to check that the attraction you are interested in is open.
Traquair House, Scotland's oldest inhabited house, offers a variety of events and activities throughout the year. Below is a detailed summary of the events and their respective dates and times:
- An Archive Afternoon at Traquair: A workshop on deciphering 18th-century documents, held on 29th January 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.
- Easter Fair at Traquair: A day of Easter-themed activities on 5th April 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Muck n’ Mac Fest: A gravel riding festival from 1st May 2026 at 5:00 pm to 3rd May 2026 at 5:30 pm.
- Traquair Medieval Fayre: A medieval-themed weekend on 23rd May 2026 from 11:00 am to 24th May 2026 at 5:00 pm.
- Shakespeare at Traquair: A promenade performance running from 27th May 2026 at 7:30 pm to 6th June 2026 at 10:00 pm.
- A Dogs’ Day Out: A dog-themed event on 19th July 2026 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
- Beyond Borders International Festival: A cultural festival on 29th August 2026 to 30th August 2026.
- Halloween Fun Day: A family-friendly Halloween event on 1st November 2026 from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Traquair Christmas Opening: A festive weekend on 28th November 2026 from 10:00 am to 29th November 2026 at 4:00 pm.
Additionally, Traquair House features annual events such as the Easter Fair, Medieval Fayre, A Dog’s Day Out, Halloween Fun Day, and Christmas Opening Weekend, which occur on specific dates each year.
Traquair House is currently closed for the 2025 season and will reopen in April 2026.
Historic Houses members visit free on normal open days.
House and grounds
£14.00
£7.00
£12.00
£34.00
Booking for groups (min 20 people) may be made by contact our team at [email protected]
We are delighted to accept groups of any size throughout the year and personal guided tours by the owner, Catherine Maxwell Stuart, can be arranged in advance. Guided tours can be arranged outside normal opening hours and sometimes during opening hours at less busy times of the year.
During house opening hours we can arrange a guide to welcome the group and give a 5 minute introductory talk about the history of the house before the group is free to tour the house on their own.
Our most popular group experiences include :
Free roaming £13 (adult)/£11 (senior)
Guided tour £18 (adult)/£15 (senior)
Exclusive guided tour with Catherine Maxwell Stuart, 21st Laird £30pp (min £300 spend).
Guided tour followed by ale tasting £25.00pp
Guided Brewery tour £9pp
A number of specialist tours are available; please enquire or visit our website for details.
- Guide dogs welcome
- Accessible parking
- Large font signs and leaflets
- Wheelchair ramps/routes
- Accessible toilets
- Access statement available
Getting here
Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW
Situated in the Scottish Borders, 30 miles South of Edinburgh 6 miles from Peebles on the B709.
Buses X62 Edinburgh – Melrose. Nearest stop Innerleithen (1.5miles).
Nearest train station Galashiels – 25 mins by car or Bus 62 as above.
The Tweed Cycle route uses the local B roads and passes Traquair House.
The ghost of Traquair
I have grown up at Traquair and the house was open to the public as long as I can remember. One of my favourite activities was jumping out from behind the priest's secret escape routes to scare visitors. My father then created a spooky cellar where visitors could peer in and see the outline of a veiled figure, I was sometimes allowed to be the "real" ghost!
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