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 Time: 11:00 - 17:00 Prices: Adult £8.00 Conc £5.00 Family £22.00 Under 5's Free Advance tickets available at reduced prices.	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 page. Medieval Fayre 2008 Programme Page 1 . Medieval Fayre 2008 Programme Page 2 .
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. Time: Start 19:30pm prompt - 22:00 Prices: to be confirmed	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 5 and Sunday 6 July 2008 For more information see: www.dirtyweekendadventure.com or call Detail Events on 0845 009 4365.	DIRTY WEEKEND 2008 Dirty Weekend is the UK's first ever multi-sport adventure sports festival set in the stunning surroundings of the Tweed Valley in the Scottish Borders and featuring some classic multi-sport event formats. Choose adventure racing, mountain biking or trail running from the selection of well established and brand new events, all based from a bustling adventure village in the grounds of a Scottish baronial stately home - Traquair House. ACE Race – Adventure Race (5/6 July) - over 1 and 2 days - combine running, biking and kayaking whilst navigating for checkpoints in challenging terrain Polaris Challenge – Mountain Bike Navigation (5/6 July) - an off-road biking challenge held over two days where competitors have to reach as many checkpoints as possible within the allotted times. Dirty Dozen – 12K Trail Run (5 July) - Taking to the woods and forests of the Tweed Valley and providing a superb run on off-road trails; passing through woodland, crossing rivers, traversing rough ground and tackling some major ascents (and descents) along the way. Event organiser's Detail Events place great emphasis on inclusion, organising events that are not purely the domain of the seasoned athlete. The Dirty Weekend will see experienced adventure racers, mountain bike orienteers and proficient fell runners participate alongside amateur sporting enthusiasts keen to challenge their fitness levels whilst having a lot of fun along the way. This is our Dirty Weekend - and we invite you to share it with us!
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd August 2008 Time: 11am - 6pm Prices: Booking now!	Traquair Fair goes Oriental in 2008! See: Traquair Fair for info on the Fair in 2008. 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 - DANCING- STREET ENTERTAINERS - STORYTELLING - CRAFT & COMLEMENTARY MEDICINE STALLS.
Sunday 24th August 2008 Time: to be confirmed Prices: to be confirmed	Innerleithen Music Festival For all information please see: www.innerleithenmusicfestival.org
Friday 26th - Sunday 26th October Time: to be confirmed Prices: to be confirmed	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 Time: to be confirmed Prices: to be confirmed	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.