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| Address: | Innerleithen, Peeblesshire, EH44 6PW, |
| Operated by: | Independent |
| Opening Hours: | April, May and September: daily 12 pm to 5 pm June, July & August: daily 10.30 am to 5 pm October: daily 11 am to 4 pm November: Saturdays and Sundays only, 11 am to 3 pm, guided tours |
| Admission: | Adult £ 7.50, Child £ 4, Senior £ 6.80, Family £21 |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Languages: | English |
| Accessibility: | Grounds, Tearoom, ground floor of the House where a video can be shown telling the history of the family and house. Upper floors not accessible. |
| Toilets: | Yes |
| Shop: | Yes and a Brewery Shop. |
| Cafe/Restaurant: | Yes |
Traquair House is the oldest continually inhabited house in Scotland. It first came into the Stuart family’s possession in 1491 and has been occupied by the Stuarts ever since.
In 1738, the fifth Earl of Traquair installed the Bear Gates at the top of the avenue leading to the house. However they were only in use for 7 years as the Earl closed them after Bonnie Prince Charlie’s departure and vowed not to open them again until a Stuart King reclaimed the Throne.
The Bear Gates encapsulate the atmosphere of Traquair House which feels as if it’s been trapped in a time bubble ever since the 1700’s
Traquair House feels much more personal than most, with its modestly proportioned rooms and simple furniture. Another interesting feature of the house is the secret passage and room where Catholic priests were once hidden.
Traquair House also has its own brewery that makes very good strong dark ale. In the grounds there is a small, but challenging maze and a café. We recommend the “Ploughman’s Lunch” at the café, it’s big enough for 2 to share.
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