• Recommended Family Day Out
• Children Welcome - activities and playgrounds for all ages 
• Get lost in the Maze - largest Garden Maze in Scotland
• Visitor access to grounds and house (Disabled Access limited in some areas)
• Restaurant and Gift Shop
• Independent Craft Shops - local hand-made items available
• Woodland Walks

Open to the Public:
Daily from May 1st to October 31st
(weekends only April and November)

Opening Times:
March, April May & September: 12pm to 5pm
June, July, & August:  10.30am to 5pm
October & November:  11am to 3pm 

Bold and strong yet picturesque and romantic, Traquair House is a stunning white-faced medieval building nestling in a vale of trees in the former County of Peebleshire in the Scottish Borders.  Open daily to visitors from May to October, Traquair truly offers an excellent value stately home or country house day out in Scotland.

History lovers will be enthralled at Traquair's ancient Royal connections, including public viewing of the Kings Room bedroom in which Mary, Queen of Scots stayed in 1566.  The wooden cradle in which the infant future King James VI of Scotland slept is on display here and Mary is said to have slept in the bed, although not at Traquair.

An adventure playground, Scotland's largest garden maze and woodland paths to explore will ensure children have lots of outdoor fun and energetic adventures during their visit to Traquair and activity sheets are available in the Gift Shop with lots for children to do.  Even younger kids are catered for with a toddler's playground area.

The walled garden, which once provided Traquair's residents with vegetables and fruits,is now home to the award-winning 1745 Cottage Restaurant.  In fair weather, eating al fresco in the garden is highly popular with pleasant gardens, pond and fountain complimenting the natural tranquility of the area.

Traquair had a working brewery as far back as 1566, supplying ales for the household and in the 18th Century, a 200 gallon copper was installed.  After falling into disuse for many years, the brewery was rediscovered by the 20th Laird of Traquair, Peter Maxwell Stuart, who restored the works and began brewing again in 1956.

Traquair House Brewery now produces a selection of traditional Scottish ales —  strong, dark and deliciously rich.  Fermented in oak, the ales have won award all over the world and, of course, are available to buy during your visit.

Traquair hosts many special events throughout the year and is also available as a wedding venue.