SNOWDROP WEEKEND – Hopetoun House Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026
Hopetoun House is once again delighted to be taking part in the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, offering visitors a rare chance to experience Hopetoun House and Grounds during the winter months.
Join us on Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 2026, and celebrate the first signs of spring with a refreshing winter walk through our beautiful Grounds, carpeted with delicate snowdrops.
We will be open from 10am–4pm daily (with last entry at 3pm).
As a seasonal visitor attraction, this is one of the few chances to visit Hopetoun House outside our main season – we reopen officially on Friday 3rd April 2026.
What to enjoy:
Visit the House and Grounds or Grounds only. Dogs on leads are also welcome in the Grounds and in the Stables Kitchen, making this a perfect winter day out for the whole family.
Join one of our Ranger-led Snowdrop Guided Walks (two per day), where you will discover the fascinating history, folklore and symbolism of snowdrops, including rare varieties such as Galanthus plicatus and Flore Pleno
Follow our Snowdrop Trails in both the House and Grounds and enjoy complementary snowdrop-themed crafts for young children in our Education Room.
Warm up afterwards in the Stables Kitchen, with a delicious range of tasty treats.
Freshly Baked Snowdrop Scone
Available exclusively in The Stables Kitchen
Fresh from our ovens for Snowdrop Weekend only, enjoy a beautifully baked scone made with white chocolate drops and local Scottish blossom honey. Served with jam and butter for £4.00, or add cream for just £4.50.
The perfect treat after a winter walk through the snowdrops.
Ticket Options & Prices
Grounds Only – Snowdrop Visit
Enjoy a self-guided visit to the Grounds with snowdrops in bloom.
Adult £7.00 | Concession £6.50 | Disabled £4.00 | Child (5–16) £4.00 | Family (2+2) £19.00
Book Grounds Only tickets
House & Grounds – Snowdrop Visit
Includes entry to Hopetoun House and Grounds for a self-guided snowdrop-themed visit.
Adult £15.00 | Concession £13.50 | Disabled £7.00 | Child (5–16) £7.00 | Family (2+2) £40.00 Book House & Grounds tickets
Ranger-Led Snowdrop Guided Walk
Join the Hopetoun Ranger Service for a guided walk exploring snowdrops, folklore and the winter landscape. Guided walks are very popular – pre-booking is required.
Adult £8.50 | Child (over 4yo) £6.50 | Family (2+2) £27.00
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Wrap up warm, enjoy the bracing winter air, and experience Hopetoun at its most peaceful — a gentle promise of spring to come and a lovely opportunity to visit before the main season begins.
