Traquair House

Traquair House, originally a castle owned by the Kings of Scotland, later became the home of the Earls of Traquair whose descendants still live there. It is where Alexander I signed a charter over 800 years ago, and the `modern wings´ were completed in 1680. The state bed is a memorial to the time Mary Queen of Scots and her husband Lord Darnley stayed here in 1566 along with their son, the future King James of Scotland and England. At the top of the old tower is a museum displaying family memoriabilia. Also an 18th century working brewery.

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Traquair House,
Innerleithen,
Scottish Borders
EH44 6PW

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Opening Times:	Daily, 2 Apr to 31 Oct, Sat & Sun Nov,. Apr, May & Sep 12:00-17:00, Jun to Aug 10:30-17:00, Oct 11:00-16:00, Nov 11:00-15:00. Guided Tours can be arranged outside normal opening hours.
Admission:	House & Grounds: Adult £7.50, Child £4.00, OAP £6.80, Family (2 adults + 3 children) £21.00. Grounds: Adult £4.00, Concession £2.50. Group rates (20+) available.
Child Friendly:	Children of all ages welcome
Dog Friendly:	Dogs Permitted (Must be kept on a lead)
Location:	Innerleithen, one and a half miles from Traquair.
Facilities:	Limited Disabled Access, Shop, Guided Tours, Refreshments, Café, Parking Availability
Upcoming Events:	The Mighty Deerstalker - A quite outrageous adventure running event - www.the mightydeerstalker.com (Saturday 20 Mar 10 ) Eastereggstavaganza. Easter Fun at Traquair (Sunday 04 Apr 10 ) Traquair Medieval Fayre (Saturday 29 May 10 - Sunday 30 May 10) Shakespeare at Traquair. 'Macbeth' stunning performance in the Traquair grounds. More info www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk (Wednesday 02 Jun 10 - Saturday 05 Jun 10) Shakespeare at Traquair. 'Macbeth' stunning performance in the Traquair grounds. More info www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk (Wednesday 09 Jun 10 - Saturday 12 Jun 10) Traquair Fair (Saturday 31 Jul 10 - Sunday 01 Aug 10) Traquair Halloween Experience (Friday 22 Oct 10 - Saturday 23 Oct 10) Traquair Halloween Experience (Friday 29 Oct 10 - Saturday 30 Oct 10) Traquair Halloween Fun Day. A day of family fun. (Saturday 30 Oct 10 ) Traquair Free Christmas Opening. Free entrance to house and grounds with festive activities and fun (Saturday 27 Nov 10 - Sunday 28 Nov 10)
Organisation(s):	Historic Houses Association