Innerleithen - Traquair House 
Traquair House near Innerleithen is one of the oldest inhabited mansions in Scotland. It was used by the Scottish royal family as a residence and hunting lodge from as early as the 10th century.
The iron gates, known also as the Bear Gates as they are guarded by two stone bears, were closed behind "Bonnie Prince Charlie" in 1745 and he vowed not to re-open them until a Stuart had been restored to the Scottish throne - and so they remain closed.
Additional attractions include an 18th century craft workshops and a maze.
The iron gates, known also as the Bear Gates as they are guarded by two stone bears, were closed behind "Bonnie Prince Charlie" in 1745 and he vowed not to re-open them until a Stuart had been restored to the Scottish throne - and so they remain closed.
Additional attractions include an 18th century craft workshops and a maze.
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Must-see attractions nearby:
Traquair House
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Hours
April 9 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
November 1 to November 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 15:00 | 15:00 |
Always opened on:
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
| Family | 21.20 |
| Adult | 7.60 |
| Senior | 6.90 |
| Group discounts | 6.60 |
| Child | 4.10 |
| Grounds / gardens only around attraction | 4.00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
