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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Our Christmas Shopping Fair will be taking place from Friday 27th November to Sunday 29th November 2026 We have some limited availability for new exhibitors. In order to be presented […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
While Hopetoun House may be closed to the public until Easter, the winter months are far from quiet. Behind the closed doors, essential conservation and maintenance work ensures that this […]
If you’ve been searching for a wedding venue that combines breathtaking elegance with exceptional service, look no further than Hopetoun House near Edinburgh. Renowned for its timeless beauty, Hopetoun provides […]
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.
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
The Forth Ultra relay is taking place on Saturday. Please look out for runners on Farquhar Terrace and Society Road when approaching Hopetoun House.
