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Traquair House

Innerleithen, United Kingdom

History

A fortified country house often described as the oldest inhabited house in Scotland, with a maze in the grounds.

Nearest town
Innerleithen, United Kingdom
Category
History & culture
GPS
55.6092, -3.0640

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.

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Campsites nearby

  • Tweedside Caravan ParkCampsite
    1 km from Traquair House
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Glentress Forest LodgesCampsite
    6 km from Traquair House
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Crossburn Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    10 km from Traquair House
    TentsCaravansMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Victoria Park CampsiteCampsite
    15 km from Traquair House
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposal
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Honey Cottage Caravan ParkMotorhome stopover
    20 km from Traquair House
    TentsMotorhomes
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Gibson Park Caravan Club SiteCampsite
    21 km from Traquair House
    TentsCaravansDrinking waterShowers
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip

All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Traquair House?

Traquair House is in Innerleithen, United Kingdom, at GPS 55.6092, -3.0640. It is about 9 km from Peebles.

Can you camp near Traquair House?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tweedside Caravan Park, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 14 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Traquair House?

Traquair House is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Scottish Borders: abbeys along the Tweed.

What is there to see near Traquair House?

Places worth a stop nearby: Melrose Abbey (22 km), Scott’s View (26 km), Rosslyn Chapel (28 km) and Jedburgh Abbey (35 km).

When is the best time to visit Traquair House?

No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)