Traquair House
Scottish Borders, Scotland
Key facts
- Operator
- Maxwell Stuart family
- Condition
- Intact
- Access
- Staffed, ticketed
- Stays
- Overnight accommodation available
Pinpoint
Traquair House, Traquair, Innerleithen EH44 6PW
Telephone 01896 830323
Possible Opening Hours*
*Opening times change. Always check the official website before you travel.
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Traquair is said to be Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited house, and it offers self-catering accommodation on the estate. Reviewers who stay describe comfortable rooms, excellent breakfasts and staff who go out of their way, while day visitors highlight the guides and the anecdotes they tell. The grounds, walking trails among ancient yews and the wider Tweed valley setting are consistently praised, and the annual medieval fayre draws particularly enthusiastic reviews.
Worth the trip
Staying the night - reviewers describe waking up in one of Scotland's most historic houses as the thing that made the trip.
Before you go
Reviewers plan around the estate's events, such as the medieval fayre, which change what the grounds are like on the day - check the calendar before booking.
Several reviewers stayed overnight and rate the experience highly, describing comfortable, warm rooms, an excellent breakfast and staff who went out of their way to make them feel at home. Day visitors focus on the history of the house, with one guide named for his anecdotes, and on the grounds, where the walking trails among ancient yews and the maze are mentioned. The cafe is praised, with toasties singled out by one visitor. Reviewers who came for the annual Medieval Fayre describe jousting, falconry, living history displays, food and drink stalls and camping, and say they would return for it.
Said to be Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited house; offers self-catering accommodation on the estate.
“Amazing place. Stayed one night with my Mum on vacation from Canada. Full of history and beautiful walking trails among ancient yews. Rooms were very comfortable. Breakfast on the main floor was incredible. Super…”- a adam, visitor review
Practical notes from visitors
Quoted from individual Google reviews, not verified with the operator - treat as a steer, not gospel, and check before you travel.
- Terrain & accessibility
- “A fascinating step back into Scottish history at the country's oldest inhabited house.” - Craig Morton
- Facilities
- “The setting in the tweed valley is second to none, the grounds magnificent and we had amazing toasties at the cafe.” - Craig Morton
Common questions about Traquair House
Where is Traquair House?
Traquair House is in Scottish Borders, Scotland, at Traquair House, Traquair, Innerleithen EH44 6PW.
Do you need a ticket to visit Traquair House?
Yes - Traquair House is a staffed, ticketed attraction run by Maxwell Stuart family. Ticket prices and opening hours change through the year, so check the official site before travelling.
Can you stay overnight at Traquair House?
Yes - Traquair House offers bookable accommodation, so you can spend the night in the stately home itself or within its grounds. See the Stately Homes You Can Sleep In guide for the full list and how each stay works.
What is the highlight of visiting Traquair House?
Staying the night - reviewers describe waking up in one of Scotland's most historic houses as the thing that made the trip.
Is Traquair House a ruin or still intact?
Traquair House is largely intact - Said to be Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited house; offers self-catering accommodation on the estate.
