• Hopetoun House and Grounds Re-Open

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Hopetoun House and Grounds will re-open for our 2016 season. We are open daily from Friday 25th March - Sunday 25th September from 10.30am - 5.00pm (Last entry 4.00pm)

  • Feed the Birds

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Enjoy a spring walk to explore the Hopetoun wildlife and make a bird feeder to take home.

  • Deer Bambino

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Bring the kids along to this fun deer themed guided walk. Take part in games and activities along the way and top it all off with a visit to meet the Hopetoun Red Deer Herd.

  • Treasure Trail Adventure

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Try your luck at the Hopetoun House Treasure Hunt

  • Dusk Watch

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    As the sun sets on a summers day, we go wandering in the grounds to look for Hopetoun’s nocturnal residents and visitors

  • Wildflower Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join our floral expert on a guided walk through the fascinating world of plants, their natural history, folklore and edible/medicinal properties. Who knew that nettles could be used to help arthritis and you could eat Nasturtiums? Enjoy a walk and learn about what’s growing right under your feet.

  • Citizen Science- Summer Holiday Fun

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us for some fun Science during the holidays and learn how to look after nature on your local patch

  • Moth Mornin’

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Find out about the fascinating world of Moths- they are more than just Butterflies in Pyjamas!

  • Snowdrop Sunday

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    As part of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival, Hopetoun will open its grounds for one day only this February.

  • Family Crafternoon – Fully Booked

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Get hands on at Hopetoun and create your own beautiful decorations.

  • Kids Event – Natural Crafts

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Join us to make your own wonderful art using nature as your inspiration. Suitable for all ages and abilities.

  • Kids Event – Bush Craft

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Summer holiday activities for all the family.

  • Grounds Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.

  • Dawn Chorus

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    The early bird catches the worm – bring your binoculars and join the Ranger on a walk around Hopetoun Grounds to enjoy the sound of the birds waking up.

  • Bank Holiday Hike

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a walk around the grounds and the estate and explore the early summer sights and sounds.

  • Grounds Walk – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.

  • Monday Ramble – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Enjoy your bank Holiday at Hopetoun with a walk around the grounds and the estate and explore the early summer sights and sounds, accompanied by a ranger. Not suitable for children under 12.

  • Two Houses and a Castle Walk – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Explore the links between three of West Lothian’s most historic sites with a guided walk between Hopetoun, Blackness Castle and the House of the Binns.

  • Grounds Walk – postponed until further notice

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape

  • Story Making – postponed

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Summer Holiday Activities for all the family.

  • Ranger Led Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    This ranger led walk will lead you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape.

  • Ranger Led Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sunday 6th September & Sunday 13th September This Ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying learning about the specimen trees and plants. You are free to enjoy the rest of the majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks before and […]

  • Ranger Led Walk

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Sunday 6th September & Sunday 13th September This Ranger led walk will guide you through the nature and history of Hopetoun’s designed landscape. Look out for wildlife whilst enjoying learning about the specimen trees and plants. You are free to enjoy the rest of the majestic grounds with nature trails and scenic walks before and […]

  • Tracks, Trails and Signs Walk in the Grounds

    Hopetoun House Hopetoun House, South Queensferry, City of Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    Saturday 19th September Have you ever wondered who ate that pine cone, or left that footprint or even left their smelly calling card? When you walk through the woods you are not guaranteed to see who it was but this ranger led guided walk aims to help you investigate the food, footprints and faeces. Learn […]

Snowdrop Weekend at Hopetoun House

.Hopetoun House & Grounds are open for our Snowdrop Weekend. Saturday 7th & Sunday 8th February 10am - 4pm (last entry at 3pm) Tickets available online or in the Front Hall on the day.