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Opening Weekend 2025

April 18 @ 11:00 am - April 21 @ 5:00 pm

| £14.50

From Friday 18th April 2025, Hopetoun House & Grounds  welcomes you for another season of history, nature and exploration.

Reconnect with its rich heritage and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.

2025 Season Dates
Friday 18 April 2025 – Sunday 28 September 2025
Open Thursday – Monday (11am to 5pm last entry into the House at 4pm)
Closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Tickets available online or at the Gate

Public Ticket Prices House and Grounds Grounds Only
Adult £14.50 £7.00
Children (4-15) £7.00 £4.00
Pensioner/Student £13.00 £6.50
Family (2 + 2) £39.00 £19.00
Disabled £7.00 £4.00
Young Scot Card Holder £1.00 £1.00
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Discover Scotland’s Living History

The Red Drawing Room at Hopetoun HouseStep inside Hopetoun House, an architectural masterpiece dating back to 1699.The interiors remain much as they were centuries ago, offering a glimpse into the past.

Our passionate guides will be there to welcome you and share the stories behind Scotland’s Finest Stately Home.

Experience Nature and Tranquility

Wander through the Grounds as spring unfolds. Follow the Spring Garden Trail, where daffodils and bluebells mark the season’s arrival, or take in coastal views along the Sea Walk Trail, looking out over the Firth of Forth and its iconic bridges.
Leashed dogs are welcome to explore the Grounds with you, and they can also enjoy a treat at The Stables Kitchen with you.

The Stables Kitchen

The Stables Kitchen will once again be serving their delicious range of homemade treats and refreshments.

There will be some eggs-tra special chocolatey treats over our opening weekend.

The Stables Kitchen operates a counter service which offers guests home-style fare as well as a wide range of sweet treats and fresh artisan coffee and tea.

Please be aware that this year we have some closure and relocation dates so please ensure you check these before you travel to Hopetoun.

The dates are all listed here and will be updated throughout the year with any changes.

Easter Weekend Activities

Easter crafts will be available from Friday – Monday (12pm – 4pm) in the Education Room.  You can also pick up your trail map and explore the Grounds following the Easter Trail through the wooded parkland.

On Easter Sunday (12pm – 4pm), you can meet our ‘unicorn’ friends and some enchanting therapy horses on Lime Avenue for a meet and greet or take a unicorn for a guided walk (an extra cost of £4 will apply to walk the unicorns).

House and Grounds tickets available online or at the gate.

Details

Start:
April 18 @ 11:00 am
End:
April 21 @ 5:00 pm
Cost:
£14.50
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Website:
https://hopetoun.co.uk/house-and-grounds/visit-the-house-and-grounds/

Venue

Hopetoun House
Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh EH30 9SL United Kingdom