Piers de Salis, General Manager, today announced that Hopetoun House has been recognised by Tripexpert as a 2024 Experts’ Choice award winner. “We are absolutely thrilled to be awarded this […]
Piers de Salis, General Manager, today announced it has once again been recognized by Tripadvisor as a 2024 Travellers’ Choice award winner for Hopetoun House. The coveted award celebrates businesses […]
Summer Holidays are here and we have some fabulous child-friendly and family-friendly events coming up. 🐛 Minibeast Safari – Sunday 30th June 2024 🐛 Discover the fascinating world of minibeasts […]
Did you know that there are four fantastic Outlander locations all within easy reach of each other? This makes for a perfect day out if you are based in Edinburgh […]
Hopetoun House is regarded as Scotland’s finest Stately Home. We welcome around 50,000 visitors each year and are proud to be graded as a 5-star Visitor Attraction by Visit Scotland. […]
This is a diverse role with a need for a wide skill set, a willingness to undertake a varied work programme with a “can do” approach. The main tasks are […]
Up until the 1670s, the land where Hopetoun House now stands was known as the lands of Abercorn. The site boasted spectacular views down to Berwick Law and over the […]
Hopetoun is clearly sign posted from Glasgow and Edinburgh, we recommend you travel towards South Queensferry and follow the brown tourist signs.
Alternatively, for Sat Nav please use post code EH30 9RW which will direct you to Farquhar Terrace in South Queensferry, from here it is a straight road from this point for about 1.5 miles.
Please note that there is no access to Hopetoun House from the Bo’ness road A904 (even though your Sat Nav might tell you otherwise).
Car parking at Hopetoun is free of charge with the exception of large public events where additional charges may apply.
For further details please visit our Find Us page.
Hopetoun House & Grounds are open 5 days per week, Thursday - Monday inclusive (11am - 5pm. Last entry into the House at 4pm)
2026 Season Dates
03 April - 27 September 2026
Open 5 days per week (Thursday - Monday)
From 11am to 5pm (last entrance is 4pm)
The Grounds at Hopetoun are the perfect place to watch and enjoy wildlife. From quiet woodland corners to the beautiful spring garden, there is something to look out for throughout the year. For more information on our Grounds Map and Nature Trails please visit Grounds and Wildlife.
For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect event, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.
For some inspiration for your next event please view our Corporate Event Gallery.
Check out our galleries of images of the Hopetoun House grounds and estate
For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect wedding, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.
A collection of beautiful images from weddings at Hopetoun House can be found in our Wedding Gallery.
Due to Midhope Castle's location on a private part of our Estate we often have to prohibit access to visitors due to filming, farming operations, estate activities or large public events in the surrounding area.
We only refuse access in the interests of public safety or for security reasons. Even when access is permitted we urge you to be aware this is a working area.
Visit our calendar of events to see what's coming up at Hopetoun
Would you like to live on our Estate or base your business here? Find out more in our property section
No visit is complete without a treat from the Stables Kitchen
.Hopetoun House & Grounds are open for our Snowdrop Weekend. Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3pm) Tickets available online or in the Front Hall on the day.
