Category: Hopetoun House

Hopetoun Estate Information Event 31 March 2026

Hopetoun Estate was pleased to hold a Community Information Event on 31 March at Abercorn Village Hall. The event was well attended, with positive feedback on the information shared.  The […]

Hopetoun Hounds – June Photography Competition.

Hopetoun Hounds – a brand-new photography competition celebrating our four-legged visitors at the Grounds of Scotland’s finest stately home. Bring your dog along to Hopetoun, explore our beautiful grounds, and […]

Hopetoun Hounds – May Photography Competition.

Hopetoun Hounds – a brand-new photography competition celebrating our four-legged visitors at the Grounds of Scotland’s finest stately home. Bring your dog along to Hopetoun, explore our beautiful grounds, and […]

Family Discovery Days at Hopetoun

Join us on the last Sunday of each month for relaxed, hands-on family adventures inspired by nature, history and imagination. Explore the beauty of the Grounds as they transform through […]

Introducing Hopetoun Hounds at Hopetoun House

Join the Hopetoun Hounds photography competition at Hopetoun House. Share your dog photograph and win a hamper up to the value of £80. Monthly winners selected, April–September.

Hopetoun Junior Ranger Programme

The Hopetoun Junior Ranger Programme is a fun and educational outdoor club designed for young people aged 11–18 who are passionate about nature, wildlife and conservation. Taking place within the […]

Ranger Diaries: Winter in the Hopetoun Grounds

By: Emma Parker The first week back at work in the New Year is always an exciting time. After the festive rush, there’s something very special about walking the Grounds […]

Wedding highlight – Sammie & Richard

From our very first meeting with Sammie and Richard, we knew their wedding would be something extraordinary. Yet nothing quite prepared us for the magic that unfolded. Their vision was […]

The Enchanting World of Daffodils

By: Emma Parker, Hopetoun House and Grounds Ranger. Daffodils, with their trumpet-shaped blooms, herald the arrival of spring with a dazzling display of yellow, orange, red and white. Native to […]

Find Us

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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 for visitors with a House & Grounds or Grounds only ticket, with the exception of large public events where additional charges may apply.

For further details please visit our Find Us page.

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House and Grounds Opening Hours

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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)

 

Relocation & Closure Dates

The Stables Kitchen will be closed to the public on the following days for private events. The House & Grounds will remain open.

Saturday 1st August 2026

Saturday 8th August 2026

Friday 4th September 2026

Saturday 26th September 2026

 

The Stables, House and Grounds will be closed entirely on the following dates:

Thursday 18th June 2026

Friday 14th August 2026

Saturday 15th August 2026

Saturday 5th September 2026

Saturday 12th September 2026

 

 

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News from Hopetoun

Grounds and Wildlife

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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.

 

Event Enquiry

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For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect event, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Corporate Event Gallery

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For some inspiration for your next event please view our Corporate Event Gallery.

Photo Galleries

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Check out our galleries of images of the Hopetoun House grounds and estate

Wedding Enquiry

7For more information on how we can assist you in planning your perfect wedding, please contact us by completing our enquiry form.

Wedding Gallery

A collection of beautiful images from weddings at Hopetoun House can be found in our Wedding Gallery.

Ranger and Education Gallery

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Please click here to view our Ranger and Education Gallery.

 

Sandford Award Winner 2020

The Hopetoun House Education Team has once again been awarded the Sandford Award, a fantastic achievement. The Sandford Award is an independently judged, quality assured assessment of education programmes at heritage sites, museums, archives and collections across the British Isles. Hopetoun previously received this award in 2010, 2015 and have once again proven themselves to the judging panel.

 

Midhope Access Restrictions

Midhope CastleDue 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.