Traquair House

We visited Traquair House as part of our search for an initimate venue for our elopement wedding and knew right away we had found our perfect location. For our wedding stay, our room (White Room) was huge but cozy, comfortable and well stocked and felt very romantic, with lovely views of the peaceful gardens. Breakfast and our romantic wedding dinner were served in the Still Room the food was absolutely delicious and we were treated like royalty. It was also great to be able to sit in the Drawing Room in the evening and soak in all that history. We were married in the chapel - such a wonderful and magical place which just mesmerised us when we first visited. And of course - special mention to all the staff, including Lucy and Rose - and especially to Gillian the wedding coordinator at Traquair who gave us our tour when we first visited and looked after us during our special day. She is an absolute star! A wonderful place which I'm sure we'll visit regularly in years to come.

We had the absolute pleasure of visiting Traquair again for our 25th wedding anniversary. We were married in the Rose Garden on 26th August 2000, and come back for a two-night stay 29th August. We weren't disappointed!! It's as magical as ever, we stayed in the Pink Room again, and had the most wonderful time exploring the house, grounds and nearby area. Breakfasts in the Still Room were amazing, and it was wonderful to meet Catherine again (and Delphi the doggie!) at breakfast on Saturday morning. Everyone was so very friendly!! We've vowed not to leave it so long again before we return. Thank you so much for making our Silver Anniversary so special|All best wishes Jacks and Jono Guinness xx

Traquair House — Scotland’s oldest inhabited house — takes on a whole new kind of magic during its Light Trail. As night falls, the historic grounds are transformed by glowing installations, twinkling pathways, and creative light displays that bring the gardens and ancient trees to life. We wandered through illuminated tree tunnels, watched colours dance across the stone walls of the house, and followed spooky cackles through the forest as the lights shifted and sparkled around us. It’s a perfect blend of history and imagination — every corner reveals something new, from glowing glowing spiders to a dancing disco ball. The event is beautifully organised, family-friendly, and has a truly enchanting atmosphere. The car park is pitch black - and for me whi relies on light for spacial awareness this because an issue when I slammed the car boot down on my head. Be careful walking down the road to the initial gazebo area - my kids fell multiple times because it was too dark to notice the speed bumps and other changes in the road surface level. Whether you come for the history, the artistry, or just a dose of Halloween magic, the Traquair House Light Trail is one of the most memorable seasonal events in the Borders — cosy, creative, and completely spellbinding.

We visited here a few years ago and always said we would return. The brewery had just set up then but seems to have gone from strength to strength. The house is intriguing, not over restored, everyone was very friendly and welcoming, especially the lady on the door who had a few anecdotes regarding the maze. The gardens were very busy, including a group of actors staging Macbeth! All in all very interesting! Definitely a must see!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a fantastic visit to Traquair House yesterday — truly a hidden gem in the Borders. The house itself is absolutely steeped in history, with beautifully preserved rooms and fascinating stories around every corner. Did you know that Glasgow market charter was created here, which lead to development of the village, town then city! You really get a sense of stepping back in time (though thankfully without the drafty rooms and powdered wigs). The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, happy to share anecdotes and answer questions, which made the experience even more engaging. After exploring the house and grounds, I stopped at the café, which was an absolute delight. I had a pulled pork bun with a fresh salad — it was delicious and hit the spot perfectly. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, just what you need after a good wander. All in all, Traquair House is a wonderful day out. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, beautiful surroundings, and a tasty lunch to top it all off!

Lovely day out. Nice walks.. a maze, a few animals (pigs, goats and chickens). And a nice play park. Recommend for a family outing

A fascinating place, remarkably unchanged since the 18th century. Clearly still a family home which adds to the charm. Loads of rooms open to the public which means there is so much to see. My wife went a couple of years ago with our daughters and absolutely loved it. So my expectations were high but ended up being exceeded. All the guides were helpful and interesting but a special shout out to Ian who entertained us for ages with stories about the house and its occupants. Didn't have time to spend enough time in the grounds, which looked lovely, so will definitely be back.

Experienced a wonderful stay at Traquair in the White Room, which was spacious, charming with a very comfortable four posted bed and a great bathroom with a hot shower.||The use of the small blue drawing room was also a delight to spend a quiet evening reading the literature on offer. Breakfast in the still room was lovely and we must make special mention to the warm and welcoming staff. One and all were friendly.||Lovely Lucy, the housekeeper and young Emma, who both took care of us, must get special recognition in this review. ||We will be back.||Tony and Lizzie Gilks|Sussex

A medieval event at Traquair House! This weekend we visited a medieval fayre with a Jousting tournament, Falconry Display (of which the falcon flew away and did not return - for what I know), various minstrels singing medieval aged songs, performers informing us about various crafts and an enthusiastic executioner giving me an earful of stories about various torture instruments. What can I say: "Am I glad, I live today"! We also tried our expertise in Long Bow Archery and my arm can still feel some pain. Well, it was worth it! The house is the center point of the area and dates back to 1107 when it was used as a hunting lodge for the Kings and Queens of Scotland. In 1491 it was given to James Stuart, who became the first Laird of Traquair, and remained since then in the same family. It was renovated in the late 90's and its outer walls are painted white. You would not think that this place is so old, except if you look at the occasional dodgy windows. The inside is well maintained. There is a dressing room, library, priest room (which was a secret room during the catholic unrest), kings and queens room, main drawing room, dolls room with a fantastic doll house on display, as well as some scary looking porcelain dolls from various countries.You can also find some of the Jacobite and other relics in the museum, which were used by Mary Queen of Scots and her son James, like the baby cradle. At the entrance you will find locked gates, which won't be unlocked until a Stuart will be back on the throne once more! And not to forget the maze - best one I have ever conquered. The place has its own brewery and sells Ale's. Its open all year: Daily from 29th March - 14th April 2013; 1st May - 31st October 2013 The next fayre takes place end of July and projects the hippy 60's. Why not have some outdoor fun!

A wonderful tour, gardens, BEER, garden maze, animals for the kids. Fantastic place to picnic and visit seeing some wonderful history and heritage. A family favorite!