Innerleithen - Traquair House 


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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.
Hobbies & Activities category: Crafts center or marketplace; Historic site; Manor or country house; Architecture - Medieval
| March 25 to May 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| June 1 to August 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | 10:30 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| September 1 to September 30 | ||||||||
| Open | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Closed | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | |
| October 1 to October 31 | ||||||||
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | |
| Closed | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | |
| November 1 to November 30 | ||||||||
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 12:00 | 12:00 | |
| Closed | 16:00 | 16:00 | ||||||
| Always open, even if weekly hours indicate otherwise | ||||||||
| Easter Monday - Christian | ||||||||
Parking
Free
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
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