Diary of Events at Traquair House, Scotland.

Traquair House
Innerleithen
Peeblesshire
Scotland
Tel: 44 (0)1896 830323
enquiries@
traquair.co.uk

TRAQUAIR EVENTS IN 2008
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th May 2008 11:00 - 17:00	Medieval Fayre Step back in time at Traquair for a wonderful weekend of living history. From demonstrations and displays throughout the house of ancient skills and crafts to battle re-enactments, early music, archery, falconry and lots of activities for children to get involved. See: Medieval Fayre 2008.
Sunday June 1st 2008	St Ronans Tattoo For all information please see: www.stronanstattoo.org
Wednesday 6th June to Saturday 9th June and also Wednesday 13th June to Saturday 16th June. 7.30pm	Shakespeare At Traquair House "The Merry Wives of Windsor by William Shakespeare" Stunning promenade performance in the grounds of Traquair. For over ten years Shakespeare at Traquair have been performing award winning productions here bringing the plays to life in this wonderful setting. Pre-Theatre Supper available. www.shakespeare-at-traquair.co.uk Theatre & Supper Tickets Available from Eastgate Theatre Tel 01721 725777
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2008 11am - 6pm	Traquair Fair goes Oriental in 2008! See: Traquair Fair for info on the Fair in 2007. See: some photos from the 2007 Traquair Fair One of the best family events in Scotland. THEATRE - MUSIC: WORLD AND TRADITIONAL - CHILDRENS' ENTERTAINMENTS & WORKSHOPS - ACROBATS - SALSA/TANGO DANCERS- STREET ENTERTAINERS - STORYTELLING - CRAFT & COMLEMENTARY MEDICINE STALLS.
Sunday 24th August 2008	Innerleithen Music Festival For all information please see: www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org
Friday 26th - Sunday 28th October, 7.30pm and 9.00 pm	Ghosts of Traquair's Past Historical Ghost Tours: Dare you enter Traquair at night where doors creak unexpectedly and shadaws loom large on the walls? Just who were the remarkable characters that inhabited Traquair what where the stories of their remarkable lives? Join the ghosts of Traquair's past as they come to life and take you on a guided tour as you have never experienced before.
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th October 2008	Halloween Experience: Ghostly Family Fun Spooky Passage Experience Haloween Games Tarot Readings Owls and falconry Ghost stories in the Library Spooky face painting Come dressed to kill and win a prize!
Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2008 11.00am - 4.00pm	Free Christmas Opening SANTA'S GROTTO, PEEBLES SILVER BAND (SUN), FORTISSIMO CHOIR, THE BEGGAR GIRLS(SAT), PUPPET SHOWS, HORSE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (SUN) WIN A FABULOUS CHRISTMAS CAKE COMPETITION Great Discounts in Gif and Brewery Shops Roasted Chestnuts and Mulled Wine served in the Dining Room Childrens' Scavenger and Treasure Hunts Craft Stalls 1745 Cottage Restaurant open for Lunches and Teas Free entrance to house and grounds!
Contact us for dates.	Go Wild At Traquair Monthly wildlife activities in the wonderful wood and grounds of Traquair. Mini beast hunts, bird discovery, electric fishing, funghi forays. Contact Traquair for full details.