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End of Season Family Event – Scottish Myths

Name: End of Season Family Event – Scottish Myths
Start: 2026-09-27T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-09-27T16:00:00+01:00
Location: Hopetoun House

September 27 @ 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Sunday 27 September 2026 | 12pm – 4pm

Tickets – From £7 (adults) £4 (children)

Mark the close of our 2026 visitor season with a captivating day inspired by Scotland’s rich heritage of folklore, myth and legend.

As part of our Family Discovery Days series, we invite families to step into a world of storytelling, imagination and outdoor exploration. Follow themed trails through the Grounds, enjoy engaging storytelling sessions with our Ranger, and take part in creative crafts inspired by Scotland’s mythical past.

Step inside the House to explore a myth-themed self-led trail, while throughout the day you’ll encounter enchanting touches designed to spark curiosity and wonder.

We are also delighted to welcome Lunar Eclipse EFL Therapy Horses CIC, whose much-loved unicorn and therapy ponies will be joining us for the day, offering visitors the opportunity to meet these very special animals.

What’s included:

🌿 Myth-themed trails through the Grounds

📖 Storytelling sessions with Efrem Jones

🎨 Creative crafts in the Education Room

🏰 A myth-themed self-led trail through the House*

🦄 Meet therapy ponies and a unicorn

*The self-led House trail is available with a House & Grounds ticket only.

All other activities are included with your admission ticket. Visitors can choose between a Grounds Only ticket or a House & Grounds ticket, which also includes access to the historic House.

An inspiring autumn adventure filled with folklore, storytelling and discovery.

Make a day of it

☕ The Stables Kitchen will be open, serving light lunches, sweet treats and refreshments.

Little one’s can enjoy the popular Little Explorers Lunch (£6.50), including:
Mini filled roll (cheese or ham), mini sausage roll (vegetarian option available), fresh fruit, flavoured water and a sweet treat
➕ Add soup +£1.00 | Add crisps +£1.50

Plan your visit

🎟️ Booking advised: Hopetoun Events & Activities 2026
🐶 Dogs welcome in the Grounds and The Stables Kitchen (on leads)

Book your tickets and discover the legends waiting at Hopetoun

Details

Date: September 27
Time:
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Event Category: Family Discovery Days 2026

Venue

Hopetoun House

In this section

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.