Traquair Medieval Fayre
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2008
11am - 5pm
Join Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland as he arrives to a hero's welcome to take back the Royal castle of Traquair from Edward 1, hammer of the Scots.
The grand pageant will take place as part of the Medieval Fayre at Traquair on the 24th and 25th May. As horses, knights and the royal household descend the grassed avenue there will be a host of entertainment including a competition of arms before the King and Queen to select the King’s champion.
As well as the pageant there will be a huge variety of other entertainments to enjoy including a living history encampment, archery, falconry, early music, wandering minstrels and a fire breathing jester!
You can have your tarot read in the house, learn about armour and dressing a knight, join a workshop to make helmets and swords for the children and learn about sword fighting techniques.
The old walled garden provides a fabulous setting for the many medieval traders who will be selling all kinds of goods from clothing, leather tankards and candles to jewellery and hand blown glass. This year there is also the chance to take part in ceramic tile making and willow ware.
A special Medieval Fayre Ale is brewed for the weekend in the Traquair Brewery and a spit roast and hot pies on sale as well as home cooked lunches and teas from the 1745 Cottage Restaurant.
Tickets are now on sale for the event at reduced prices. Box office: Tel. 01896 830323.
