Traquair House

Description:
One of the 7 great houses of Scotland. It is the oldest continuously occupied house in Scotland, and was the pleasure ground of the Kings of Scotland in times of peace, and the hideaway of catholic priests during their persecution.

Ownership:
Private

Situation � OS ref: NT 332355

How to get there:
By car: Turn off the A72 at Innerleithen onto the B709 and follow the signs.
By public transport: Bus service available to Innerleithen. (1� miles from the house). (One bus per day, not Saturday or Sunday to Traquair from Peebles)

Seasonal opening details (2009):
Daily from April 10th � October 31st
Weekends only in November.

Opening Hours:
House - daily.
April, May & September 12.00pm � 5.00pm
June, July & August 10.30am � 5.00pm
October 11.00am - 4.00pm
November 11.00am - 3.00pm

Facilities:
Restaurant (open daily 11am to 4pm.)
Mini Adventure Playground and Maze.
Toilets.

Admission (2009)
House and Grounds:
Adults �7.00
Children �4.00
Senior Citizens �6.50
Family: 2 Adults 3 Children �20.00

Grounds Only
Adults �3.50
Children �2.50

Groups Rates (Minimum 20 People)
Adults �6.20
Children �3.00
Senior Citizens �6.00
Guide Book �4.00

Guided tours
Guided tours will be operated in April and can also be arranged outside normal opening hours. These may be conducted by the owners and should be booked in advance.
Guided Tours must be booked in advance and normally take place outside opening hours.

Personal guided tours by Catherine Maxwell Stuart, 21st Lady of Traquair: �20.00 per person.

Group guided tours, Minimum 20 people: �8 per person.

Contact:
Tel: 01896 830323

Attached attractions:
Craft Workshops
Antique Shop
Gift Shop
Brewery Shop & Museum
Maze
Adventure Playground
Woodland Walks and trails down to the River Tweed

Additional info:
VisitScotland 4star Historic House

Web link:
Traquair

Places to stay nearby:
Peebles

Local towns and villages:
Innerleithen
Peebles