Lovely place and full of history. We really enjoyed the visit, from the indoor rooms and collections, to the maze, gardens, coffee, and brewery. The staff is kind and passionate, always happy to help. Every room is provided with leaflets plenty of information.

We visited Traquair House as part of our search for an initimate venue for our elopement wedding and knew right away we had found our perfect location. For our wedding stay, our room (White Room) was huge but cozy, comfortable and well stocked and felt very romantic, with lovely views of the peaceful gardens. Breakfast and our romantic wedding dinner were served in the Still Room the food was absolutely delicious and we were treated like royalty. It was also great to be able to sit in the Drawing Room in the evening and soak in all that history. We were married in the chapel - such a wonderful and magical place which just mesmerised us when we first visited. And of course - special mention to all the staff, including Lucy and Rose - and especially to Gillian the wedding coordinator at Traquair who gave us our tour when we first visited and looked after us during our special day. She is an absolute star! A wonderful place which I'm sure we'll visit regularly in years to come.

Lovely day out. Nice walks.. a maze, a few animals (pigs, goats and chickens). And a nice play park. Recommend for a family outing

Traquair House — Scotland’s oldest inhabited house — takes on a whole new kind of magic during its Light Trail. As night falls, the historic grounds are transformed by glowing installations, twinkling pathways, and creative light displays that bring the gardens and ancient trees to life. We wandered through illuminated tree tunnels, watched colours dance across the stone walls of the house, and followed spooky cackles through the forest as the lights shifted and sparkled around us. It’s a perfect blend of history and imagination — every corner reveals something new, from glowing glowing spiders to a dancing disco ball. The event is beautifully organised, family-friendly, and has a truly enchanting atmosphere. The car park is pitch black - and for me whi relies on light for spacial awareness this because an issue when I slammed the car boot down on my head. Be careful walking down the road to the initial gazebo area - my kids fell multiple times because it was too dark to notice the speed bumps and other changes in the road surface level. Whether you come for the history, the artistry, or just a dose of Halloween magic, the Traquair House Light Trail is one of the most memorable seasonal events in the Borders — cosy, creative, and completely spellbinding.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a fantastic visit to Traquair House yesterday — truly a hidden gem in the Borders. The house itself is absolutely steeped in history, with beautifully preserved rooms and fascinating stories around every corner. Did you know that Glasgow market charter was created here, which lead to development of the village, town then city! You really get a sense of stepping back in time (though thankfully without the drafty rooms and powdered wigs). The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, happy to share anecdotes and answer questions, which made the experience even more engaging. After exploring the house and grounds, I stopped at the café, which was an absolute delight. I had a pulled pork bun with a fresh salad — it was delicious and hit the spot perfectly. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, just what you need after a good wander. All in all, Traquair House is a wonderful day out. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history, beautiful surroundings, and a tasty lunch to top it all off!

A fascinating place, remarkably unchanged since the 18th century. Clearly still a family home which adds to the charm. Loads of rooms open to the public which means there is so much to see. My wife went a couple of years ago with our daughters and absolutely loved it. So my expectations were high but ended up being exceeded. All the guides were helpful and interesting but a special shout out to Ian who entertained us for ages with stories about the house and its occupants. Didn't have time to spend enough time in the grounds, which looked lovely, so will definitely be back.

A lived-in and amazingly preserved Scottish tower house, well worth the visit from, say, Edinburgh. The rooms are filled with artefacts of interest, the gardens and scenery are beautiful and the atmosphere is great. Oh, and the standard of the food in the café is very high indeed.

Extensive menu of both popular and less familiar dishes. Vegetarian starter platter was very tasty. Sharisha Chicken Tikka was a generous portion of marinated chicken, with a thick sauce flavoured with mustard, chilli, garlic and coriander. Tarka dall had plenty of garlic. Enjoyed mango lassi to drink.

After a long hike, I arrived in Innerleithen late in the evening and was looking for a restaurant. Saffron was open and welcoming, offering excellent service and a delicious curry. It was there that I tried Shahi curry for the first time, and I can recommend it to anyone looking for a mild and slightly sweet dish. The only disappointment was the naan, so I'd suggest choosing rice as a side, instead.

Excellent curry house. Perfect for hungry cyclists! Very tasty food, and I'm from Bradford, so fussy when it comes to curry. Highly recommended.

What a great restaurant! We are staying in town, and visiting from Australia, and decided to pop in when walking by and wanting some Indian food. The staff are so hospitable, friendly and kind, and the food was outstanding. It was hard to choose what to order as it all sounded amazing, with plenty of options that we've never heard of. Our mixed veggie main and chicken vindaloo were nice and spicy, but still flavourful and the mint yoghurt and onion salad were fresh. The owner said that they've been open for 13 years, and no wonder it's stood the test of time. Delicious. Thankyou!

Quantity was incredible! Almost too much…. Real tasty and great to try something new. Service was great; a lovely meal out.

Stunning food and wonderful friendly service. By far the best Indian takeaway food we have ever had.

Fantastic food, good service, pleasant staff. The menu was quite large, which can sometimes be a bad thing, but the Karahi was great. Perfect for a meal out in Innerleithen.