Edinburgh:

Take the X62 to Innerleithen (leaves every 20 minutes from Edinburgh Bus Station and North Bridge.)  From Innerleithen, it is about a 15 minute walk from the bus stop to Traquair, or local taxi services are available.

For more details please follow the link below.

https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/

Alternately, the Borders Railway is the longest new domestic railway to be built in over 100 years and it offers a direct and picturesque route from Edinburgh to the Scottish Borders. From Galashiels Station, the X62 bus (runs every 30 minutes) takes you directly to Innerleithen which is a 20 minute scenic walk from Traquair House. Please follow the links below for more details:

https://www.scotrail.co.uk/scotland-by-rail/great-scenic-rail-journeys/borders-railway-edinburgh-tweedbank

Glasgow:

Take the Scot Rail Service from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverley (leaves every five minutes). From Edinburgh Waverley, it is a one minute walk to North Bridge bus stop where you can take the X62 to Innerleithen (leaves every 20 minutes). From there, it is about a 15 minute walk from the bus stop to Traquair, or local taxi services are available.

For more details please follow the links below.

https://www.scotrail.co.uk/

https://www.bordersbuses.co.uk/

By Car:

It is an easy drive from both Edinburgh (29 miles, 50 min) and Glasgow (60 miles, 1.5h). Major routes are the A702, A72, A7 from Edinburgh, and the M8/74 from Glasgow.

There is free parking on site.

By Taxi:

Tweedline Taxis – 01896 756 789

Five Star Taxis – 01896 756 789

A2B Taxis – 01620 89 5000

Traquair Footpath Network

We are delighted to announce the completion of a brand new off-road footpath connecting Innerleithen to Traquair House. The 4.5km path network branches across the beautiful woodlands of Traquair, including links to Traquair village and a high-level link to the Southern Upland Way which offers stunning views over the Tweed Valley.

Accommodation

There are many delightful places to stay in the Tweed Valley. Please visit www.visittweedvalley.co.uk for a comprehensive list of hotels, B&B’s, bunkhouses, self-catered options, and restaurants with rooms.

For more information, please feel free to contact us at:

info@beyondbordersscotland.com or on 0131 290 2686.