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The Great Britain Guide

Historic houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Traquair House

In or near Walkerburn.

β™Ώ Wheelchair: limited

Traquair House β€” a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

"Napier's bones" calculator aid at Traquair House - geograph.org.uk - 5789772

David Hawgood β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Traquair House is a other located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Traquair House is Scotland's oldest inhabited house, steeped in history and visited by numerous kings and queens. Visitors can explore its rich heritage, beautiful gardens, and various events throughout the year.

Place summary

Traquair House is located in central Scotland. It is the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, with a history that spans several centuries. The house is a notable example of Scottish architecture and is designated as a listed building.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.6083, -3.0642
Postcode
EH44 6PW
Parliamentary constituency
Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Official site
www.traquair.co.uk

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

"Napier's bones" calculator aid at Traquair House - geograph.org.uk - 5789772πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

Traquair House

tower house converted to country house in Traquair, Scottish Borders, Scotland, UK

β™Ώβ†— traquair.co.uk
Behind the maze at Traquair House - geograph.org.uk - 105026πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Bridge On East Drive, Traquair House

Bridge On East Drive, Traquair House β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•β†— traquair.co.uk
The River Tweed from Tweed Bridge, Innerleithen - geograph.org.uk - 5537806πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweed Bridge, Innerleithen

Tweed Bridge, Innerleithen β€” category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Traquair Village - geograph.org.uk - 8036163πŸ“· 5

Historic bridges Β· Scottish Lowlands

Knowe Bridge

Knowe Bridge β€” category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
Foot of the bike trails, Cadonbank Wood - geograph.org.uk - 8146260πŸ“· 3

Battlefields & battle sites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Innerleithen forest

Innerleithen forest in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

FreeπŸ•
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Villages Β· Scottish Lowlands

Traquair

Traquair β€” a village in scotland central.

Where to eat & stay near Traquair House

Places to stay

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Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweedside Caravan Park

Tweedside Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4210648πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Glentress Forest Peel Cafe - geograph.org.uk - 5911489πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Glentress Forest Lodges

Glentress Forest Lodges β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Free↗ glentressforestlodges.co.uk
Entrance staircase - geograph.org.uk - 7496148πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Peebles Hydro Hotel

Peebles Hydro Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Crieff Hydro Family of Hotels.

Freeβ™Ώβ†— peebleshydro.co.uk
Victorian postbox on Innerleithen Road, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 5475444πŸ“· 7

B&Bs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Whitestone House

Whitestone House β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland central.

Man talk - geograph.org.uk - 8099042πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Park Hotel

Park Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Shopkeepers of Peebles (2) - geograph.org.uk - 8304274πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Tower, Old Parish Church, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 8087575πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Whinstone wall, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 7955804πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Roundabout in Clovenfords where the A72 and B710 meet - geograph.org.uk - 4775002πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

β†— barrelandstone.co.uk
Remembrance floral display, Eddleston - geograph.org.uk - 7348848πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

Horse Shoe Inn β€” a restaurant in scotland central.

The 2025 Selkirk Standard Bearer, Darren Knox rides into Selkirk Market Square on his big day - geograph.org.uk - 8071243πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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Historic houses Β· Scottish Lowlands

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Lanton Tower in England North East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Traquair House?
Traquair House is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH44 6PW).
What is Traquair House?
Traquair House β€” a other in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Traquair House?
Drivers can use postcode EH44 6PW.
How do I get to Traquair House?
Drivers can navigate to postcode EH44 6PW. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.