Traquair House

About Traquair House

Traquair was originally built as a hunting lodge for Scottish royalty and has hosted 27 Scottish Kings and Queens. There are strong associations with Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobites. The house is open to the public and in addition there is an eighteenth century brewery, ancient woodlands, adventure playground and Scotland's largest hedged Maze. Gift Shop, Brewery Shop and craft workshops in the grounds. Garden Cafe serving lunches and teas in the old walled garden. There are also 3 luxurious rooms in the main house where which we offer on a bed and breakfast basis.

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