Title: Traquair Travel Guide: Best of Traquair, Peebles Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Traquair](https://expedia.co.uk/Traquair-Hotels.d553248635118530067.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Traquair](https://expedia.co.uk/Traquair-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635118530067.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Traquair Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Traquair.d553248635118530067.Car-Hire-Guide)[Traquair Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Traquair.d553248635118530067.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Traquair Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Looking up to the start of the minch Moor walk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/dafe9715-e24f-430b-948b-39a87fd350ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/dafe9715-e24f-430b-948b-39a87fd350ec.jpg) by [Elliott Simpson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11965) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Looking up to the start of the minch Moor walk](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/dafe9715-e24f-430b-948b-39a87fd350ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/dafe9715-e24f-430b-948b-39a87fd350ec.jpg) by [Elliott Simpson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11965) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Farm road to Damhead](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/69f76232-20af-4fcd-93d5-054219db3673.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/69f76232-20af-4fcd-93d5-054219db3673.jpg) by [Elliott Simpson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/11965) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Traquair House A view from the courtyard in front of the main house to the north wing that accommodates from left to right, a gift shop, brewery shop and chapel.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/1d2e55e6-0373-4dbb-942d-84957ead63ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/1d2e55e6-0373-4dbb-942d-84957ead63ec.jpg) by [Walter Baxter](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/6638) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ![Traquair Kirk. 18th century church with an external staircase, situated just over a mile to the south-west of the village of Traquair.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/5d2c2d02-5a8c-4a18-868a-6e2e372e49f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635118530067/5d2c2d02-5a8c-4a18-868a-6e2e372e49f5.jpg) by [Eileen Henderson](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/5069) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ## Visit Traquair Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635118530067) - Top hotels in Traquair - Top Holiday Rentals in Traquair ![Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/910000/909800/909784/e1beb9c4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Spa Cardrona, Peebles near Edinburgh Peebles Scotland £92 19 Mar - 20 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Peebles. Enjoy free parking, a full-service spa and a golf course. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 7.8/10 Good! (925 reviews) Immaculate and spacious room, comfy bed and pillows, great shower. Breakfast was just okay (potato scones were raw). Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=909784&PinnedHotelID=909784&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118530067) ![Dalhousie Castle](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/560000/552300/552253/af11678d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Dalhousie Castle B704 Bonnyrigg Scotland £224 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bonnyrigg. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 8.6/10 Excellent! (791 reviews) Fantastic 2nd honeymoon dinner in the Dungeon!!!! Took a great hike around the property the next day, with a visit to the falcon habitat. The Falcon caretaker was very friendly and knowledgeable. Having never seen a falcon up close, it was a real unexpected treat. Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=552253&PinnedHotelID=552253&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118530067) ![Peebles Hydro Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3980000/3970600/3970558/2035c5d2_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Peebles Hydro Hotel Innerleithen Road Peebles Scotland £131 19 Mar - 20 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa hotel in Peebles. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ... 8.4/10 Very Good! (679 reviews) The whole stay was excellent. Check in was perfect, the room was great, restaurant great and a fantastic breakfast. The staff were extremely efficient and friendly. Would stay again without hesitation. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F03%2F2026&endDate=20%2F03%2F2026&selected=3970558&PinnedHotelID=3970558&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635118530067) [See all 389 properties in Traquair](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=05%2F03%2F2026&endDate=06%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635118530067) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Comfortable town pad with a river view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21620000/21618800/21618711/a5e9cb92_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfortable town pad with a river view Peebles Scotland Stay at this apartment in Peebles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Peebles Golf Club and Haylodge Park are located ... 10/10 Exceptional! (100 reviews) This is a wonderful gem of a place to stay. My husband, dog and I stayed for 2 nights and we honestly could find no fault. Everything you could possibly need was provided which was a lovely touch. Even down to being able to grab a cuppa whilst we got our bearings was perfect. The weather was horrible ... Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Peebles-Hotels-Comfortable-Town-Pad-With-A-River-View.h21618711.Hotel-Information) ![Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883746/6b97810c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Chestnut Cottage - a charming traditional stone cottage with 2 bedrooms on Arniston Estate Gorebridge Midlothian Stay at this cottage in Gorebridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Borthwick Castle and Dalhousie Castle are ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (84 reviews) Great cottage wonderful host Chestnut cottage is a lovely cosy cottage with everything you need. The location on the Arniston Estate means you wake up to peace and quiet and wonderful view from the living room. Staying there was wonderful and despite its rural location is also really convenient for supplies and access to Edinburgh. ... Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Chestnut-Cottage-A-Charming-Traditional-Stone-Cottage-With-2-Bedrooms-On-Arniston-Estate.h60883746.Hotel-Information) ![Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/61000000/60890000/60883800/60883739/f7406ec1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sycamore Cottage - a traditional 2 bedroom stone cottage within the grounds of Arniston House Gorebridge Midlothian Stay at this family-friendly cottage in Gorebridge. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Borthwick Castle and Dalhousie Castle are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (68 reviews) Amazing place, remote and easy to reach Edinburgh. Fireplace in the evening with the glass of wine is magical. Although windy and cold outside it was cosy inside. Host is amazing, great communication. Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Edinburgh-Hotels-Sycamore-Cottage-A-Traditional-2-Bedroom-Stone-Cottage-Within-The-Grounds-Of-Arniston-House.h60883739.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Traquair](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635118530067&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Traquair hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05)[4 Mar - 5 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=2026-03-04&endDate=2026-03-05) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06)[5 Mar - 6 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=2026-03-05&endDate=2026-03-06) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635118530067&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![Lovely walk west along the historic River Tweed from Peebles leads to Neidpath Castle. This Castle is still being used as a residence. It's has a long history of seige, bankruptcy, famous visitors, starring in TV and Film and of course inevtable haunting by a young heartbroken maiden.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092739/7e6e4c3f-b663-430c-bed5-b835ed06174c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Neidpath Castle Neidpath Castle is just one of the places to see in Peebles, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Neidpath-Castle-Peebles.d6092739.Attraction) #### Traquair House 4.5/5(7 reviews) Find out about the history of Traquair when you spend time at Traquair House. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Traquair-House-Peebles.d6092737.Attraction) #### Kailzie Gardens 4/5(1 review) Explore the great outdoors at Kailzie Gardens, a lovely green space in Peebles. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kailzie-Gardens-Peebles.d553248621555971549.Attraction) #### Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel You can take time to visit Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel during your travels to Cardrona. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Leisure-Club-And-Spa-At-Macdonald-Cardrona-Hotel-Peebles.d553248621532493901.Attraction) #### 7stanes - Glentress You can take time to visit 7stanes - Glentress during your travels to Glentress. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/7stanes-Glentress-Peebles.d553248621555971551.Attraction) #### Dawyck Botanic Garden Explore the great outdoors at Dawyck Botanic Garden, a lovely green space in Peebles. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Dawyck-Botanic-Garden-Peebles.d553248621555971543.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Rosslyn Chapel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840884/18f14071-f545-4978-ad97-7b2af5ed8a5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery £48 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/edinburgh-rosslyn-chapel.a840884.activity-details) ![Run Tours Lothian](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49190152/79425ce2-9e19-422a-9f99-2220ba4770f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Run Tours Lothian £30 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/run-tours-lothian.a49190152.activity-details) ![Beyond Edinburgh](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48498073/97707fc9-e95f-4bb9-a4b2-98119d56bbc2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour) £450 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/beyond-edinburgh-half-day-tour.a48498073.activity-details) [See all activities in Traquair](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Traquair.d553248635118530067.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Traquair ![JR56XW A lovely summer view across the River Tweed towards Peebles, Scottish Borders](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5602/e2ab6b4e-3b2b-4dda-b245-01c71f587f2e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Peebles ![National Cycle Network route 1 An off road section using the old railway bridge to cross the Tweed at Innerleithen. Pirn Craig in the background.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5602/5ee73db0-f71a-4eef-82d2-76270783ae82.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0) by [Richard Webb](https://www.geograph.org.uk/profile/196) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0)) ### Innerleithen - Cities near Traquair - Places of interest [Peebles](https://expedia.co.uk/Peebles.dx5602)[Innerleithen](https://expedia.co.uk/Innerleithen.dx6240094) - [Traquair House ](https://expedia.co.uk/Traquair-House-Peebles.d6092737.Attraction) - [Rosslyn Chapel ](https://expedia.co.uk/Rosslyn-Chapel-Edinburgh.d501012.Attraction) - [Dalhousie Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dalhousie-Castle-Edinburgh.d553248621561943487.Attraction) - [Thirlestane Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Thirlestane-Castle-Lauder.d553248621532494521.Attraction) - [Neidpath Castle ](https://expedia.co.uk/Neidpath-Castle-Peebles.d6092739.Attraction) - [Grey Mare's Tail Waterfall ](https://expedia.co.uk/Grey-Mares-Tail-Waterfall-Moffat.d553248635709572951.Attraction) - [St Mary's Loch ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Marys-Loch-Selkirk.d6092751.Attraction) - [Leisure Club and Spa at Macdonald Cardrona Hotel ](https://expedia.co.uk/Leisure-Club-And-Spa-At-Macdonald-Cardrona-Hotel-Peebles.d553248621532493901.Attraction) - [Scott's View ](https://expedia.co.uk/Scotts-View-Melrose.d553248621532494520.Attraction) - [7stanes - Glentress ](https://expedia.co.uk/7stanes-Glentress-Peebles.d553248621555971551.Attraction) - [Dawyck Botanic Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dawyck-Botanic-Garden-Peebles.d553248621555971543.Attraction) - [Dryburgh Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Dryburgh-Abbey-Melrose.d6092731.Attraction) - [Roslin Glen Country Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Roslin-Glen-Country-Park-Edinburgh.d625063123679404032.Attraction) - [Great Polish Map of Scotland ](https://expedia.co.uk/Great-Polish-Map-Of-Scotland-Eddleston.d553248635947607687.Attraction) - [St Abbs & Eyemouth Voluntary Marine Reserve ](https://expedia.co.uk/St-Abbs-Eyemouth-Voluntary-Marine-Reserve-Melrose.d553248621533024998.Attraction) - [Melrose Abbey ](https://expedia.co.uk/Melrose-Abbey-Melrose.d6092733.Attraction) - [Peebles Golf Club ](https://expedia.co.uk/Peebles-Golf-Club-Peebles.d553248621555971545.Attraction) - [Macdonald Cardrona Golf Course ](https://expedia.co.uk/Macdonald-Cardrona-Golf-Course-Peebles.d835657455340990464.Attraction) - [7stanes - Innerleithen ](https://expedia.co.uk/7stanes-Innerleithen-Peebles.d553248621555971550.Attraction) - [Gore Glen Woodland Park ](https://expedia.co.uk/Gore-Glen-Woodland-Park-Edinburgh.d6177645.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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