Attractions near Traquair

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Traquair

Innerleithen, Peebleshire EH44 6PW - Scotland, UK

Traquair dates back to back to 1107 and is the oldest inhabited house in Scotland. It was originally a hunting lodge for the kings and queens of Scotland, and later became a refuge for Catholic priests in times of terror...

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Attractions near Traquair

A selection of attractions close to Traquair:

St. Ronan’s Wells (1.1 Miles)

Housed in an historic spa, this exhibition and interpretation centre tells the story of St Ronan’s Wells and the links to Scottish writers Hogg and...

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Kailzie Gardens (5 Miles)

The main attraction at this garden may be the viewing of the Tweed Valley ospreys but it also has a lot more to offer the...

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Tweeddale Museum and Gallery (8.6 Miles)

The Tweeddale Museum and Gallery present a lively and diverse programme of events and exhibitions. The museum was established by Dr. William Chambers, the founder...

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Old Gala House (11.6 Miles)

Dating from 1583, this former home of the Lairds of Galashiels is now an interpretative centre with displays and changing exhibitions. It is an impressive...

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Bowhill House & Country Park (11.7 Miles)

Scottish borders home of the Duke of Buccleuch with a magnificent collection of paintings, furniture, silver porcelain and tapestries. There is a restored Victorian kitchen,...

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Dawyck Botanic Gardens (11.9 Miles)

This is a marvellous place to visit for those who like trees and shrubs. The planting in this garden started in the 17th Century and...

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Abbotsford House (12.8 Miles)

Once the home of Walter Scott, this house and grounds are one of the most spectacular visitor attractions in this area of the country....

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Selkirk Glass Visitor Centre (13.7 Miles)

Visit the Selkirk Glass Visitor Centre and discover the secrets behind the world famous paperweights. Established in 1977 in the heart of the Scottish borders,...

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Halliwell's House Museum (14.2 Miles)

Displays at Halliwell’s House Museum re-create the building’s former role as a home and ironmongers shop whilst the Robson Gallery hosts an exciting programme of...

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Sir Walter Scott's Courtroom (14.2 Miles)

Dating from 1803 this former town house and sheriff court is where Sir Walter Scott, author of such classics as The Heart of Midlothian and...

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Melrose Abbey (15.5 Miles)

The 14th to 16th Century remains of Melrose Abbey (4 miles down river from the original site of the abbey) are uniquely elegant. Some of...

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Dryburgh Abbey (20.1 Miles)

Perhaps the most beautiful of all the Border abbeys, Dryburgh Abbey can be found just north of the village of St. Boswells, a short drive...

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Brownsbank Cottage (21.1 Miles)

Brownsbank Cottage is a charming example of ancient Scottish cottage that has been perfectly preserved. Today, visitors can enter the beautiful little property and...

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Moat Park Heritage Centre (21.1 Miles)

Moat Park Heritage Centre offers models of Clydesdale’s past from the beginnings of time to the 18th Century. Exhibitions focus on specific epochs of...

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Thirlestane Castle (22.4 Miles)

Thirlestane Castle originates from the 13th Century and is one of the finest visitor attractions in the Scottish Borders. As one of the oldest castles...

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(All distances are direct and may be longer by road)