Traquair House
Peeblesshire
Scotland
NT
330-354
Traquair
House is a 15th century stone tower house of four storeys and a garret, of which
the foundations could be 12th century. It received numerous alterations in the
16th and 17th century, being lengthened with new wings and a projecting rectangular
stair-tower. Built on the site of a royal hunting lodge and visited by many Scottish
and English Kings, it is known as the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. 6 miles
north-west is Horsburgh Tower and 10 miles north-west
is Neidpath Castle.
Traquair House is located south of Innerleithen, off the B7062. 9 miles south-east of Peebles on the A72-B709.
The site is owned by the Maxwell Stuart family and is open daily, Easter to October 12:30-5:30pm, June to August 10:30-5:30pm. There is a car park. For admission rates and special events go to it's HomePage.
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