Traquair House
- Telephone 01896 830323
- Website www.traquair.co.uk
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The oldest continually occupied castle in the UK, Traquair House, home to heirs of Scottish Kings, was built around 1107. It is home to the Traquair House Brewery and stages regular events such as medieval fairs, as well as offering accommodation for special occasions such as weddings. The famous Bear Gates at the top of the avenue were closed in 1745 and tradition has it that they will only be opened once a Stuart again becomes monarch.
Event times
There are 8 events at this location
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Books, Borders & Bikes
The stationary meets the cyclical at this celebration of literature, thought and the outdoors in the Borders. Using the natural environment and the inspirational effects of the outdoors to stimulate debate, events include literary and woodland walks, storytelling cycle rides.
Sat 17 Aug
Times vary / Weekend £45 individual events vary / 01896 830323
Sun 18 Aug
Times vary / Weekend £45 individual events vary / 01896 830323
Gaita: Traquair Medieval Fair
The medieval music ensemble will be icumen on strong throughout each day of the Traquair Medieval Fayre. (Ticket price represents admission to the Fayre.)
Sat 25 May
£11–£12 (£9–£10; Family £37–£38) / 01896 830323
Sun 26 May
£11–£12 (£9–£10; Family £37–£38) / 01896 830323
Shakespeare at Traquair: King Lear
An outdoor production of King Lear, set as a promenade performance in the Traquair grounds.
Wed 29 May
£8–£14 (£6–£12) / 01896 830323
Thu 30 May
£8–£14 (£6–£12) / 01896 830323
Fri 31 May
£8–£14 (£6–£12) / 01896 830323
Traquair Castle of Magic
A host of magicians throughout the house and spooky activities for all ages.
Sun 27 Oct
Times & prices to be confirmed / 01896 830323
Traquair Fair
The annual family fair promises a full range of music, dance, crafts, theatre and non-stop entertainment for all.
Sat 27 Jul
£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323
- 11:00 – 18:00 Traquair House Traquair Fair
Sun 28 Jul
£19–£21 (£13–£15; Family £46–£48; under 5s free) / 01896 830323
- 11:00 – 18:00 Traquair House Traquair Fair
Traquair Medieval Fayre
Scotland's oldest inhabited house gets all medieval on us with a weekend of entertainment and a royal pageant commemorating the Battle of Flodden in 1513.
Sat 25 May
£11 (£9; family £37) in advance; £12 (£10; family £38) at the gate / 01896 830323
Sun 26 May
£11 (£9; family £37) in advance; £12 (£10; family £38) at the gate / 01896 830323
Woodland Adventures
Come along and have fun in the woods with Earthwiseways; build dens, cook by a fire, play environmental and team building games and create art with natural materials. Ages 8–12 year olds. Booking essential. Bring waterproof clothes, wellies and lunch.
Sat 1 Jun
£8 / 01896 830323
- 10:30 – 13:30 Traquair House Woodland Adventures
Woodland Adventures
Come along and have fun in the woods with Earthwiseways; build dens, cook by a fire, play environmental and team building games and create art with natural materials. Ages 8–12 year olds. Booking essential. Bring waterproof clothes, wellies and lunch.
Sat 15 Jun
£8 / 01896 830323
- 10:30 – 13:30 Traquair House Woodland Adventures
Reviews & features
Top ten things to do for Easter 2012
29 Mar 2012
Family activities throughout the Easter holidays, featuring Galoshins, The Gruffalo and more
Travel in time Galoshins The Scottish Mask and Puppet Theatre resurrects the ancient Scots drama of Galoshins for Easter, complete with wise magicians, beautiful princesses and courageous knights. Performed with the aid of live folk musicians, singers…
Site Specifics
19 Mar 2009
This fortnight: Traquair House, Innerleithen What is it? Scotland’s oldest inhabited house, dating back to 1107, so we’ll thank you to be a little more respectful in your tone. Sorry. Pray tell, what manner of house is it? One of the last…
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