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Traquair House

Castle & Historic Landmark · Scottish Borders, Scotland · Innerleithen, EH44 6PW

Traquair House is a castle & historic landmark in Scottish Borders, Scotland. See prices, opening times, the best days to avoid the crowds, parking and food, with every detail dated so you know how fresh it is.

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PriceAdult £14 · Child £7 · Family £34
Historic Houses listing: adult £14, child (5-14) £7, family (2 adults + up to 3 children) £34, concessions £12. Scotland's oldest inhabited house, with a maze and brewery. Historic Houses members free on normal open days.
Opening times1 April-31 October: April-June and September 11am-5pm (closed Fridays); July-August daily 11am-5pm; October 11am-4pm (closed Fridays).
Best time to goDry days; maze for children.
School holiday tipLate August is the sweet spot for English/Welsh visitors: Scottish schools are back by mid-August while England/Wales are still on holiday. Early July is the Scottish local peak, so go midweek.
Best agesAbout 5+; steps and uneven ground, so check pram access
All ages; the maze is a hit with children.
If it rainsMixed: walls and courtyards are outdoors, some rooms give shelter
FoodCafé in the walled garden.
Money saverCheck membership value (English Heritage, National Trust, HES, Cadw); family tickets usually beat singles.
Top tipsScotland's oldest inhabited house with a hedge maze and brewery.
What to packSturdy shoes, layers, picnic, carrier for toddlers

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