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Traquair House

Traquair House, Ennerleithen Road, Traquair, Peebleshire, EH44 6PW

About this attraction

Dating back to 1107, Traquair was originally a hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland. Later a refuge for Catholic priests in times of terror the Stuarts of Traquair supported Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobite cause without counting the cost.

Today Traquair is a unique piece of living history welcoming visitors from all over the world, providing a magical and romantic setting for weddings, hosting a wide range of summer events and a superb venue for corporate groups. You can even stay here in the luxurious Bed & Breakfast accommodation. There are three spacious double bedrooms furnished with antique furniture, canopied beds, private bathrooms and central heating.

Visitors are invited to enjoy the house, extensive grounds, maze, craft workshops, 1745 Cottage Restaurant and the famous Traquair House Brewery housed in the eighteenth century wing and producing the world famous Traquair House Ales.

Contact

Traquair House

Tel: 01896 830 323

Email:  enquiries@traquair.co.uk

Web: http://www.traquair.co.uk

 

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Opening Times

Opening Times 2009: April, May & September 12.00pm - 5.00pm June, July, August 10.30am - 5.00pm October 11.00am - 4.00pm November 11.00am - 3.00pm See website for more details

Traquair House

Accommodation Nearby

Tontine Hotel - Hotel

The Tontine Hotel, High Street, Peebles, Scottish Borders, EH45 9ER

Tontine HotelLocated in the heart of Peebles, the Tontine is an historic family run hotel totally geared up to providing you with a wonderful break. For mountain bikers we are only 3 miles away from the world famous Glentress centre and for walkers we have some of the finest walking in Southern Scotland on our doorstep.