Traquair House, near Innerleithen
Posted in Architecture, Trips at 12:00 on 16 September 2026
Traquair House is Scotland’s oldest continuously inhabited house.
House from distance:-
Closer view. there are “new” wings to either side:-
Right side new wing:-
Left side new wing:-
A drawing of Traquair House in earlier days is on one of its internal walls:-
Rear of house, hedged maze in middle ground:-
Tags: Architecture, Innerleithen, Traquair House
jackdeighton
27 September 2026 at 18:00
Sadly, four of the Maxwell-Stuart family who owned Traquair House were killed in the Great War. Their medals and photographs are on display in the left hand new wing.
An accompanying information sheet lists their fates:-