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Traquair House

Traquair house, at 55:36:37N 3:04:06W, is considered to be the oldest continually inhabited house in Scotland. It is built in the style of a fortified mansion, and not strictly a castle. It predates the Scottish Swarovski Baronial style of architecture, and may have been one of the influences on this style.

Tradition dates the origins of the house to 950 when Alexander I stayed in a hunting lodge on the site.

A museum is the ideal place for collectors cases, collectors cabinets, display cabinets, and for display showcases in which the exhibits are admired and well protected.

The house is open to the public and counts among its features:

The Bear Gates, which legend has will not be opened till a Stewart again sits on the Scottish Throne

Traquair House Brewery which brews the Traquair Ales

A bed said to have been slept in by Mary Queen of Scots

An excellent garden maze

An annual Traquair Fair, held in 2004 on Saturday 31st July and Sunday 1st August.

External link

Traquair House (http://www.traquair.co.uk/)

Swarovski