Traquair House

03/06/2026

Lovely review of the Shakespears at Traquair event of the year.
https://northwestend.com/the-taming-of-the-shrew-traquair-house/

Performances run until Saturday with tickets available through the Eastgate Theatre

All the world's a stage, wrote Shakespeare, and nowhere does that feel truer than at Traquair. On a glorious Borders evening, with peacocks calling in the distance, goats grazing unconcernedly nearby, live musicians leading the audience from scene to scene, and performers appearing from every corner...

02/06/2026

So in amongst all the May madness, we still had time for the small and intimate wedding of Taylor & Kendall.
8th of May - just dried up enough for a ceremony on the wine glass lawn.
And did we mention the dress? Wow - just wow!

Congratulations from all at Traquair.

Thank you to Rab Fairbairn for his fabulous piping, and Val Old Walled Garden Cafe for her wonderful food.

Photography Ali Jay Photography

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25/05/2026

Medieval Fayre 2026 ⚔️
We enjoyed a fantastic weekend packed with medieval entertainment at Traquair House these past 2 days. Thank you to all who visited and took part!

24/05/2026

22/05/2026

Only 1 day to go until Traquair Medieval Fayre Weekend!
We've hit the jackpot with the weather - the perfect weather for enjoying a Traquair House Brewery Fayre Ale in the walled garden.
No Fayre is complete without delicious food, and we have some great choices:
☕️the Old Walled Garden Cafe is open all day, as well as the shed in the garden with takeaway food and drinks.
🌭BBQ in the garden with pulled pork rolls and Jacobite Ale sausages.
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿The Haggis Box - traditional haggis and all the trimmings
🍦With a cherry on top - ice cream, milkshakes, and crepes
🍕Wood Oven Wonders - wood-fired pizzas made to order

View the programme and get your tickets now at www.traquair.co.uk/medievalfayre/

21/05/2026

2 days to go until Traquair Medieval Fayre Weekend!
In addition to our incredible programme of entertainment, we have activities for you to take part in:
🏹Longbow Archery with the Ettrick Forest Archers (cash only)
🪓Axe Throwing with Regan's Reivers
🛡️Children's Battle at 2pm
📖Storytelling Walks with Mistress Quill at 12pm and 2.30pm (Sat) or 3pm (Sun)
👑Crafts making woodland crowns and jester sticks
🎨Face Painting - £3 cash only.

View the programme and get your tickets now at www.traquair.co.uk/medievalfayre/

20/05/2026

3 days to go until Traquair Medieval Fayre Weekend!
Providing the sounds of Medieval life are some fantastic performances to fill the air with music and song!
🪕Gaita plays their early music in the Walled Garden on both days 12pm and 3.30pm.
🪉The Galloway Consort entertains in the Chapel on Saturday 2pm and 4pm.
🎺Our new addition, The Serpent Ensemble, plays in the Chapel on Sunday 2.30pm and 4pm.

View the programme and get your tickets now at www.traquair.co.uk/medievalfayre/

19/05/2026

4 days to go until Traquair Medieval Fayre Weekend!
Around the grounds we have an array of traders and stalls selling historical goods including:
🍷Meads from Rogue Trading, and Gin from Selkirk Distillers
🎨Artwork, jewellery, and handmade crafts
🛡️Children's toys and play swords
🏺Pottery and sculptures
🌷Soaps and scents
🧵Fabrics, clothing, and accessories
Please note that some trading stalls are cash only.

View the programme and get your tickets now at www.traquair.co.uk/medievalfayre/

18/05/2026

5 days to go until Traquair Medieval Fayre Weekend!
We have an amazing programme of entertainment and demonstrators joining us on Saturday and Sunday:
🐎Les Amis D'Onno show off their incredible jousting display on the avenue.
🦅Elite Falconry wow with their array of birds of prey.
🪓See gruesome punishments performed by the Perth Executioner, courtesy of History and Horror Tours.
⚔️See authentic battle re-enactments and living history camps from The Northern Alliance, Medieval Realm, Company of St Margaret, The Douglas Retinues, and Les Chardons D'Orleans.
🌿In the garden see demonstrations of wood-working, weaving, stone carving, herbalists, and a medieval forge.
🍗Historic Food Demonstration on the avenue from Viking Heritage Kitchen.
🎭Enjoy a hilarious jester routine from our Medieval Acrobats, courtesy of Think Circus.

View the programme and get your tickets now at www.traquair.co.uk/medievalfayre/

17/05/2026

The first of the May weddings. Lucky to catch a dry couple of hours for Jerry and Tabitha to have the outside wedding they wanted.
Drinks in the lower drawing room shorty after!
Congratulations Mr & Mrs H-R!

Ian Linton Photography
Caroline Stewart Makeup artistry and Hair Stylist