Hopetoun

Opening Weekend 2025
2025-04-18 11:00 - 2025-04-21 17:00 (Europe/London) | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
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

Little Ones (0-4)
FOC
FOC

Discover Scotland’s Living History

Step 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.

AROC Scottish Italian Car Day Sunday 25th May 2025
2025-05-25 11:00 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
The Scottish Italian Car Day returns to Hopetoun House on Sunday 25th May 2025. Welcoming every Italian car marque including Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Fiat, Abarth, Maserati, Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lamborghini and everything else from classic to modern.
Visitors with tickets for Hopetoun House or Grounds on the same day can also enjoy the car show at no extra cost (tickets available online or on the day on arrival),
Should you wish to exhibit a car or visit the cars only please book on the organisers website here: AROC Scottish Italian Car Day – Alfa Romeo Owners Club

Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer!
2025-06-27 11:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00
BIG NEWS! Kids Go FREE at Hopetoun House this Summer! Explore nature and history– all for less.

This July and August, children aged 15 and under can explore Hopetoun House and Grounds absolutely FREE with a paying adult!

Step into a world of grand architecture, woodland trails, and hidden adventures. Whether you’re bug hunting in the woods, uncovering secrets in our historic rooms or enjoying a picnic with a view – there’s something for every young explorer.

Tickets are for general admission only and must be pre-booked using the discount code KIDSFOC at checkout. Book tickets here

Need help planning your visit? Have a look at our FAQ page for more information

T&Cs:
• Open to the general public 5 days per week, Thursday to Monday (closed on Tuesday & Wednesday). We are also closed for private events on Thurs 10th July, Thurs 31st July and Fri 1st Aug – Mon 4th Aug.• Discount only applies to entry to Hopetoun House & Grounds. It does not apply to entry to Midhope Castle.• Discount does not apply to food and beverages purchased in the onsite Stables Kitchen.• All bookings are subject to availability.• This offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.• Advance booking is required.• Offer applies to standard admission only; offer does not apply to public events.• A maximum of 3 free kid’s tickets per full paying adult permitted

Ian Henderson & Jean Hall Summer Exhibition 2025
2025-08-07 11:00 - 2025-09-08 16:00 | Hopetoun House
We are delighted to welcome back Ian and Jean for their Summer Exhibition in the Outer Room Hopetoun House.
This husband and wife team are both graduates of Edinburgh College of Art, and have both pursued teaching careers in a college environment. Jean is a painter and Ian makes ceramics.
Their work has been shown at Hopetoun House for many years, and they live and work on the Estate. This year’s exhibition will present new decorative and functional works for the contemporary domestic interior.
Exhibition runs from Thursday 7th August until Monday 8th September in The Outer Room and is included in the ticket price.
11am until 4.00pm each day.Closed Tuesday and Wednesday each week

Selkie Stone - Fine Art Exhibition
2025-09-18 11:00 - 2025-09-28 16:00 | Hopetoun House
We’re delighted to announce the first solo exhibition from Edinburgh-based painter and poet the Selkie Stone.

Her work is deeply inspired by the nature and folklore of her Scottish home, balancing light and dark through rich colour and visual storytelling. This collection takes you from the intricate treasures of the Scottish coastline, to the wild landscapes of rural Fife, and even into the deer-filled woodlands of Hopetoun House.

Created largely within the span of a single month, the exhibition is an intimate time capsule of immediate inspiration — a glimpse into the beginnings of a career rooted in curiosity, imagination, and myth.

Raised in the wilds of the Lake District and now based in Edinburgh, she draws on her love of hiking, gothic literature, and local folklore to weave magical narratives into her oil and watercolour works.

Viewers are invited to step into these worlds and find their own stories within the characters and landscapes she paints.

Find out more about the Selkie Stone on her Instagram Page

Exhibition runs from Thursday 18th – Sunday 28th September 2025 in The Outer Room and is included in the ticket price.
11am until 4.00pm each day.Closed Tuesday and Wednesday each week

Family Weekend at Hopetoun House Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th September 2025
2025-09-27 11:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-28 11:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House
Celebrate the Final Weekend of the 2025 Visitor Season at Hopetoun House!
Join us on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September for a Family Weekend full of fun, activities, and discovery as we close the 2025 season in style at Scotland’s finest stately home.
🦄 Meet the Unicorns!
We’re delighted to welcome back Lunar Eclipse therapy ponies and unicorns.
Say hello and meet these magical creatures.
For just £5 in cash, enjoy a unicorn walk along Lime Avenue (available 12pm–4pm).
👉 Proceeds support Lunar Eclipse’s wonderful community work.
🎭 Face Painting & Glitter Tattoos
Event Buddies Scotland will be adding some sparkle with face painting and glitter tattoos ( extra charge applies). The team will be with us on both Saturday & Sunday.
🗺️ Family Trail – Pick up a sheet in the Education Room and hunt for animal clues around the Grounds.
🌿 Ranger Centre – Meet Ranger Emma and her volunteer team to discover the life of a countryside ranger.
🎨 Crafts in the Education Room – Creative fun for all ages, available 12pm–4pm.
🍰 The Stables Kitchen – Tuck into homemade savoury dishes and sweet treats, served all day.
🏛️ Explore the Main House – Upgrade your ticket for a special tour of this architectural gem.
💫 Whether you’re here for the unicorns, face painting, the crafts, the trails, or the cake, this weekend promises a wonderful mix of family fun, creativity, and exploration.
📍 Hopetoun House – don’t miss the grand finale of the 2025 season!

Don’t miss out — join us for an unforgettable end-of-season celebration at Hopetoun House! Online bookings only – please book your tickets here: https://bit.ly/HopetounHouse_Tickets

Snowdrop Weekend
2026-02-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-08 10:00 - 16:00 | Hopetoun House, Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, EH30 9SL, United Kingdom
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) £19.00Book 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) £27.00Book Guided Walk tickets
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.

Easter Family Opening Weekend
2026-04-04 11:00 - 2026-04-05 16:00 | Hopetoun House
*** Due to unforeseen circumstances, Lunar Eclipse Therapy Ponies & Unicorns will no longer be joining us for this event***

Easter Opening – A Place to Explore, Restore & Relax
We are delighted to welcome both new and returning visitors as we re-open for the 2026 season on Friday 3rd April 2026. With Easter activities for all ages taking place on Saturday & Sunday, its the perfect way to enjoy Hopetoun.
Built in 1699, Hopetoun House remains a lived-in historic home, rich in character and heritage. Inside, our knowledgeable guides bring its remarkable story to life, sharing the architecture, treasured collections and fascinating histories that have shaped this extraordinary stately home for over three centuries.

Family Activities
Our award-winning Ranger & Education Team will be offering a fantastic range of fun and educational crafts and activities throughout the season.
Drop in to the Ranger Centre and Education Room over the Easter weekend to discover more and enjoy a variety of family-friendly crafts and trails.
New for 2026! We’re delighted to welcome our friends from Froglife (Sunday only). Little visitors can explore and learn about life cycles and ecosystems.

Reconnect with Nature
Wander the Spring Garden Trail, where vibrant daffodils and early bluebells bring the landscape to life. Breathe in the fresh spring air as you take in sweeping sea views across the Firth of Forth.
Looking for something more guided? Join our Daffodil ranger-led walk on Saturday or Sunday (2:30pm) and discover the stories, wildlife, and seasonal highlights that make Hopetoun so unique.
Book your Daffodil Guided Walk here

Pause & Refuel at The Stables Kitchen
A visit to Hopetoun isn’t complete without time to relax at The Stables Kitchen. Our friendly team will be offering a range of home baking, light lunches and coffee – unhurried, comfortable and restorative.
Dogs on leads are welcome in both the Grounds and The Stables Kitchen.

Hopetoun Hounds
With so much to explore within the beautiful grounds at Hopetoun, we’d love to see highlights of your four-legged friends enjoying their adventures.
Tag us in your photographs and, at the end of each month during our opening season (April–September), we’ll choose our favourite snap.
Each monthly winner will receive a Hopetoun hamper filled with goodies.
Dogs on leads are very welcome throughout the Grounds and in the Stables Kitchen, so bring your pups along for the adventure.
Happy exploring 🐕
Book online
Our Opening Family Weekend activities take place on Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th April and you can book Family Opening Weekend Tickets HERE
Tickets include activities, trail maps, onsite car parking and a sweet treat* for young explorers (*while stocks last).
Tickets for the Guided Daffodil Walk with Ranger Emma on Saturday & Sunday, are limited and charged separately. You can book for the Guided Daffodil Walk HERE
The House & Grounds will be open from Friday 3rd April through until 27th September, (Thursday – Monday) and you can book General Entry Tickets HERE.

Selkie Stone Exhibition at Hopetoun House
2026-05-21 11:00 - 2026-05-25 16:00 | Hopetoun House
We’re delighted to welcome back Selkie Stone for her second exhibition at Hopetoun House.
The Silent Kingdom is a visual celebration of nature, folklore and the search for joy. Through painting and writing, the exhibition explores our relationship with the natural world as a source of resilience, wonder and imagination. From swirling skies to deep green forests, the work evokes a magical realism inspired by Scotland’s wild landscapes and rich storytelling traditions.
An Edinburgh-based painter and poet, Selkie Stone draws inspiration from Gothic literature, local folklore and the delicate balance between light and dark. Raised in the Lake District and now living in Scotland, she spends much of her time exploring mountains and coastlines, gathering inspiration and weaving tales of unicorns, giants and myth into her work.
Find out more about Selkie Stone on her Instagram page.
Exhibition DatesThursday 21 May – Monday 25 May 2026The Outer Room | 11am – 4pm daily
Included with House & Grounds or Grounds only ticket.Closed Tuesday and Wednesday.

AROC Scottish Italian Car Day
2026-05-24 11:00 - 15:00 | Hopetoun House
The Scottish Italian Car Day returns to Hopetoun House on Sunday 24th May 2026. Welcoming every Italian car marque including Alfa Romeo, Lancia, Fiat, Abarth, Maserati, Ferrari, De Tomaso, Lamborghini and everything else from classic to modern.
To book tickets and for more information please contact the event organisers directly here: AROC Scottish Italian Car Day – Alfa Romeo Owners Club

Guided Fungi Walk
2026-10-25 10:00 - 12:00 | Hopetoun House
Join us for a delightful autumn stroll through the scenic Hopetoun Grounds, where you’ll discover the incredible variety of fungi that flourish here.
Our internationally renowned fungi lawns and mushroom-rich woodlands are the perfect backdrop for this gentle guided walk.
You’ll learn about the fascinating world of fungi, but please note that we won’t be collecting any for the pot
Make sure to dress appropriately for the Scottish autumn and wear sturdy shoes.
Please note that dogs are not permitted on Ranger-led walks.
We’ll meet at the old Kiosk in the visitor car park, so plan to arrive 5 minutes before the walk begins.
Detailed access information, including gate codes, will be emailed to you a week before the event.
Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the wonders of nature this autumn!
Ticket prices: Adults £8.50 p/p Children £6.50 p/p
Book tickets here
