£4,850 - £18,050 for a package
Up to 150
3 Bedrooms
Exclusive Use
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Description

Traquair House has an extraordinary history spanning over 900 years and has strong associations with Mary Queen of Scots and the Jacobites. It is open to the public daily from Easter to October and is also a superb wedding venue particularly suited to smaller more intimate weddings. There is a Catholic Chapel in one of the wings of the House (seats 50) that can be used for any denomination. In the House the 18th century High Drawing Room is suitable for receptions (max 50) and the ground floor Dining Room can dine up to 34 guests. The grounds have several superb locations to site marquees and outside ceremonies can also be arranged in the yew tree circle, old walled garden, Cupid's garden and even in the Traquair Maze. Traquair also offers four luxurious rooms all furnished with antique furniture and four poster beds which can be hired on a bed and breakfast basis. Guests are also given exclusive use of the Lower Drawing Room in the evenings. Another unique aspect of Traquair is the eighteenth century working brewery which produces the world famous Traquair Ales which can be provided bottled or on draught for your wedding reception. There is ample accommodation for your guests in the locality from B&B's to 4 star hotels and Traquair has its own self catering property which can sleep up to 18 guests.

Personal Message from the Manager

Name of Wedding Contact: Gillian
Thank you for your interest in Traquair - such a unique and beautiful historic venue. I've been looking after weddings and visitors here at Traquair since 2018, following 10 years in the arts and events industry, and my passion is people and planning. I'm on hand each day to help you plan your wedding day and will be there on the day itself too to make sure everything runs smoothly. We are a small team here at Traquair, who like to provide a very personal service to all our wedding couples.

Experience

No. of Weddings Hosted
More than 50
Public Liability Insurance
Yes
No. of People In Team
3

Overview of Traquair

Venue Type
Castle
Dining Capacity
150
Reception Capacity
150
No. of Bedrooms
3
Sleeps No. of People
6
Bridal Suite
Honeymoon Suite

Ceremony & Reception

Church Within Walking Distance
Sound System Available
Wedding Licence
Outdoor Ceremony Available

Venue

Open Flame Permitted
Grade I/II Listed Building
Landscaped Gardens
Exclusive Use
Marquee Permitted
Bridal Changing Facilities
Disabled Access
On-Site Parking
Outdoor Reception Space
In-House Wedding Coordinator

Food and Drink

Corkage Charge for Own Alcohol
In-House Wine List
In-house Catering
Alcohol Licence

Pricing for Traquair

Packages
(total price)

Prices Start At
£4,850
Maximum Price
£18,050
We offer a number of packages catering for 20-150 people. The 'Earl and Countess' package offers couples the opportunity to host their wedding inside Traquair House and 18th century Dining room, for 20-50 guests (from £4,850). For larger weddings, maximum 150 guests, we offer marquee options ranging from £7,200-£18,050. We offer an informal "Walled Garden Party" package with a relaxed BBQ/Hog roast theme, or the "Jacobite Celebration" package with a 3 course sit-down meal Marquee hire costs not included.
What is included in this pricing:
Exclusive use
Multiple course wedding breakfast
Wedding coordinator available on the day
Non consumables (e.g. linen, lights etc.)
Day before set up available
Couple accommodation included
Guest accommodation included
Canapés included
Furniture included

Reviews for Traquair
(3)

Liz & John Hamilton
Happy couple married in November
December 2022
Lovely location with professional and friendly staff ensuring a stress free event.

We had a fabulous wedding at Traquair House. A beautiful historic house and grounds. Everything was professionally planned, organised and delivered by Gillian and her team. The food, the service, the venue, the event - everything was perfect. We both had a lovely, very memorable, and special time and our guests thoroughly enjoyed it too.

Kelly & Scott
Happy couple married in May
December 2022
Perfect from start to finish

Hi Gillian, Both Scott and I would like to thank you & the Traquair House staff for the most perfect wedding day! Everything from start to finish was just how we envisaged and you planned it perfectly! Thanks again! Kelly & Scott x

David & Debbie
Happy couple married in August
December 2022
What a fabulous time we had!

Dear Gillian, Thank you so much for everything you did. You made our day go so smoothly - what a fabulous time we all had! Your hard work was much appreciated. lots of love David & Debbie xx

Location & Contact Details for Traquair

Wedding Venue Address
Traquair House, Innerleithen, Scottish Borders, EH44 6PW, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Describe the best wedding that happened at Traquair?

Recently some of the best weddings are the ones you didn't think were going to happen! A couple who had to change date 3 times, and were so informal and in love it was such a happy occasion with just the 2 of them in Cupid's Garden, and us. And a recent wedding for 20 guests from the US, who had an outdoor Outlander/Game of Thrones themed wedding in October 2021 - married in the Yew Tree circle and dining in the 18th century dining room by candlelight - wow it was magical and exciting for us to host! When a bride hugs me and says it is the best day of her life, it means so much.

What is your No. 1 wedding planning tip for couples?

Organise the biggies first - book your celebrant/registrar, venue, photographer and flowers - in that order!

What’s your favourite personal touch you’ve seen at a wedding?

Traquair themed favours, with the Traquair logo and Stuart tartan ribbon

Describe Traquair in 5 adjectives

Unique, historical, romantic, personal, traditional

Where’s the best photo spot at Traquair?

On the lawn in front of the House, or in the middle of the maze if you have a good photographer!

Have you had any celebrity guest or wedding at Traquair?

Couldn't possibly say!

What’s your favourite canapé?

Wild mushroom and almond filo parcels

What is Traquair most unique feature?

The history of the House

What part of your business are you most proud of?

The very personal service we provide to our wedding couples