Traquair House

07/09/2026

Frightful Fun is coming to Traquair this Halloween!! 🎃

Enjoy a Family Fun Day on Sunday 25th October, with the spooky passage experience, magic shows, and lots of Halloween activities! Come dressed to impress and win a prize in the costume competition. 🧙‍♀️

Or if you need a frightful fix, join Historical Ghost Tours taking place on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st October. Explore the house at night and see past inhabitants come back to life! 👻

All information and tickets available now at www.traquair.co.uk/halloween/

05/09/2026

View from top of the castle with brooding sky.
Looking up the avenue to the closed since 1745.

04/09/2026

We are recruiting!
We are seeking an experienced Weddings and Operations Manager to join our small team at Traquair House.
You should be enthusiastic, highly organised, and with proven experience in events, tourism or hospitality.
See the job description and apply via: https://www.traquair.co.uk/job-vacancies/
Full time position, competitive salary.

Interested in working at Traquair House?

01/09/2026

Today we enter our Autumnal opening hours at Traquair
🍂September: 6 days (closed Fridays) 11am-5pm
🍂October: 6 days (closed Fridays) 11am-4pm

Find out what's on and what you can discover at Traquair on our website www.traquair.co.uk

25/08/2026

In amongst the rush of July and August there is always time for a beautiful and quiet wedding in the magical Yew tree circle. Congratulations Andrew & Aislinn - married 25th July.
Beautifully captured by Jayne Vanilla Moon Photography

24/08/2026

This weekend the Beyond Borders International Festival takes place at Traquair.
📖 Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th August 📖
The festival hosts politicians, authors, world leaders, musicians, and more, all in one place for a weekend of discussion, literature, music, and thought.
Tickets still available to book! View the programme and get your tickets at https://bbintfest.com/

Note that entry to Traquair is by event ticket this weekend, and season passes may not be used.

Beyond Borders Scotland

Beyond Borders Scotland is a not-for profit organisation, dedicated to facilitating dialogue and international cultural exchange.

21/08/2026

19/08/2026

There is so much to discover at Traquair!
Explore Scotland's Oldest Inhabited House, currently open 7 days 10.30am-5pm. See our website for full opening dates and times! www.traquair.co.uk

16/08/2026

Beautiful Traquair in the August evening sunshine. Still green and gorgeous! Open daily 10.30 - 5pm until 31st August when re revert to autumn hours.