SCOTLAND is home to plenty of historical buildings dating back hundreds of years with many of these being taverns, churches and, of course, houses.

Few homes date back more than a couple of hundred years, making those that have stood the test of time all the more fascinating.

If you’ve ever wondered what Scotland’s oldest inhabited home is, look no further.

Traquair in Peebleshire is Scotland’s oldest inhabited home, dating back to at least 1107 and has been lived in by the Stewart family since 1491.

According to the property’s official website, the name Traquair comes from the word ‘tret’ or ‘tre’ - meaning ‘dwelling’ or ‘hamlet’ as well as the word ‘quair’ - meaning ‘stream with a winding course’.

While the exact year the foundations of the house were laid is unknown, a substantial structure must have existed at this site by 1107.

Monarchs like Alexander I and William the Lion have come to this site to sign royal charters over the years with the latter establishing the burgh that would later become Glasgow.